Jan 22

Alcohol Abuse And The Myths Surrounding It

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Alcohol Abuse Programs : In the American culture, drinking alcohol is a common occurrence.   During celebrations of birthdays, job advancement, a new baby, marriage and so many other special moments in time, champagne or another alcoholic beverage is toasted to punctuate the event and show a sense of joy.   As well, Friday “happy hour” is a common occurrence in many offices and places of employment.   Unfortunately, for some, what happens is Friday ha Read more ...

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Jan 21
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Alcohol Abuse Programs : Alcohol abuse is a disease, despite various family, health and legal problems alcohol addicts continue to drink. A person’s genes and lifestyle influences the risk of developing alcoholism and alcohol abuse is a chronic disease. It can include one or more of the following: § Craving: strong need, or urge, to drink. § Loss of control: unable to stop drinking once started. § Physical dependence: withdrawal symptoms, such as Read more ...

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Jan 20
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Alcohol Abuse Programs : Alcohol addiction rehab may not have occurred to those who have not been able to identify that “THERE IS A PROBLEM”. Alcoholism is defined as “a primary, chronic disease characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking,” which however has several identifying factors which reveal to a person that they need hel Read more ...

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Jan 06

Recognizing The Signs Of Alcohol Abuse

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Alcohol Abuse Programs : Alcohol abuse, or alcoholism, is a serious illness that often requires immediate treatment. Not everyone knows what to look for in terms of alcohol abuse, but the truth is that there are very definitive signs that can quickly confirm the need for treatment.

Many alcoholics drink because they are angry or sad, but often end up feeling guilty either while they are drinking or after the effects wear off. Emotional drinking Read more ...

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Jan 05
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Alcohol Abuse Programs : Is there a difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse? If so, what are the differences and is alcohol abuse a serious problem? Does alcohol abuse mean that a person needs to stop drinking?
There is a difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse. When a person is dealing with alcoholism the craving factor is involved. There is a physical dependence on alcohol for the alcoholic and also a loss of control over the dr Read more ...

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Nov 28
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Alcohol Abuse Programs : Alcohol abuse can be tough to determine in this day and age. It seems like every 20-something is binge drinking on the weekends. Perhaps it’s just a rite of passage? Likewise, it seems like all your coworkers are slamming back a few brews after work to let loose. Where does one draw the line between normal and excessive alcohol consumption?
While tolerance levels vary, the general rule is that you’re drinking too Read more ...

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