What’s the First Step Toward Alcohol Addiction Recovery?
There is a famous song that goes, “Where do I begin?” If you resonate with this question in your journey toward alcohol addiction recovery, then you are not alone. Many with alcohol use disorder often wonder the same. While it may seem confusing to you at this point, what you are experiencing is something empowering […]
Is Alcohol Dangerous For Your Blood Pressure?
You might be surprised to learn how alcohol affects your blood pressure, even if you don’t drink excessively. In fact, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, and alcohol consumption is a major contributing factor. While a drink here […]
Who is Most Likely to Develop Alcohol Use Disorder in Adulthood? Risks and Prevention
You’ve likely seen it before: people around you gradually increasing their alcohol consumption, whether it’s a colleague having one too many after work or a friend turning to drinks to unwind. While occasional drinking doesn’t always raise red flags, for some, it can lead to the development of alcohol use disorder (AUD). But what makes […]
Can Alcohol Trigger Seizures? Your Questions Answered
When we speak about the effects of alcohol, seizures rarely come up first – but they need to. While moderate drinking (up to 2 drinks per day for males and 1 for females) typically does not lead to any serious complications, this can change easily and dramatically with heavy or prolonged alcohol use. Furthermore, for […]
Signs That You’ve Become Addicted to Alcohol
Picture this: You’re watching a movie where the main character’s life starts to spiral out of control because of their drinking. At first, it’s just a drink to “loosen up,” but soon they’re hiding bottles, missing important events, and losing touch with everything and everyone that mattered. While this might seem like an over-the-top plot, […]
What Are The Signs Of A High-Functioning Alcoholic? Everything You Need To Know
You may have heard of a “high-functioning alcoholic”? In fact, you may know someone in your circle who is labeled as such. While not a medical diagnosis, it is a colloquial label given to someone who is able to carry out different tasks required in their daily, personal, and professional life without struggling with the […]
How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Your System? Here’s A Quick Breakdown
Alcohol is perhaps the most widely used and misused substance. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are nearly 2.3 billion alcohol users worldwide. If you are among these two odd billion users, you might be wondering how long does alcohol stay in your system? Well, we are going to break it down for […]
Is Alcoholism In Your DNA? Let’s Break It Down
Alcohol use disorder, colloquially known as alcoholism, is a condition that is characterized by frequent and heavy drinking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines this as: 5 or more drinks within 2 hours and 15 or more drinks in a week for males. 4 or more drinks within 2 hours and 8 […]
Physical Signs of Alcoholism: What Your Body Might Be Telling You?
We all enjoy a drink now and then, but when drinking becomes excessive – more than 5 drinks in 2 hours for men or 4 for women – it leads to a cascade of physiological and mental health concerns. While many may understand the invisible effects of alcohol, how it takes a toll on the […]
Is Alcohol A Drug? Let’s Clear This Confusion Today
There is a common misconception that alcohol is not a drug. It is…well, alcohol. But yes, alcohol is a drug. It is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, meaning it slows down the brain’s activity and increases the production of an inhibitory neurotransmitter known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This relaxes your mind and […]