So, is Alcoholism a Disease or not? Alcoholism is a disease according to many treatment professionals. It can be treated using the disease model of treatment, which redesigns the process as if the patient is treated for a disease. It can be effective in treating people with several previous attempts at stopping alcohol abuse. This…
The 5 Best Movies About Alcoholism Are you used to drinking alcohol “for fun” but you can’t quit drinking once you start? Do you know someone who gets drunk pretty much every week? Maybe the person you know doesn’t get drunk all the time. They might get drunk every time they drink, though. Usually,…
Your Relationship with Alcohol You’re a grown-up. You know your mind. You know good and well what you’re doing with your life, don’t you? What you do doesn’t affect anybody but you. If somebody has a problem with what you’re doing, that’s their problem. We all make our own choices in life. And if your…
If you think you might have an issue with alcohol consumption, or might even struggle with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) – then that might be the case (1). Only you can decide if your drinking is something that you need to address. These 4 questions to ask yourself can help you identify whether alcohol has…
Medical detox is almost always where treatment for alcohol use disorders begins. Alcohol is one of only a few substances with withdrawal side effects that can actually be deadly. When a person abruptly stops drinking, they can be vulnerable to seizures and these can be fatal. The likelihood of seizures depends on how much the…
Most research seems to indicate that alcohol has been with us nearly as long as human civilization. People have been consuming alcohol for at least 9,000 years. (1) It’s safe to say then that alcoholism has probably been around just about as long as that. Unfortunately, there was little proper understanding of the nature of…
One of the tertiary consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a marked increased consumption of alcohol. U.S. alcohol sales have increased 55% during the pandemic. American adults report they are drinking 14% more often. (1) This may be a result of restaurants closing, teaching kids at home, and people making their drinks at home…