Category Archives: Alcoholism

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Help for Parents of Addicts: A Guide

At that point, the most crucial step you can take is to address it immediately, before it’s too late. But, before you confront your child, you need to take some time to prepare. If you are considering treatment as a solution, it can be beneficial to understand the continuum of care of our alcohol and drug rehab programs in NH. Addiction...

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My Mom is an Alcoholic: How Can I Help?

Countless numbers of kids have had to deal with their parents suffering from alcoholism. It’s not at all fair and is rather unfortunate. However, it doesn’t mean they have to do it alone. No matter how unfair it may be, there are ways to help a parent suffering from alcohol addiction. Perhaps, you’ve found yourself coming to a realization that you...

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Alcohol Withdrawal Seizure

Just like with any substance of abuse, or anything that the brain and body have grown accustomed to consuming or doing, once a person stops doing that thing, he or she begins to experience withdrawals. This includes the consumption of alcohol. When a person regularly consumes alcohol and then stops for whatever reason, he or she begins to experience withdrawal...

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alcohol hangover

Is a Hangover Alcohol Withdrawal?

TL;DR - No, a hangover is not the same as alcohol withdrawal. A hangover occurs after a single episode of heavy drinking and resolves within 24 hours, while alcohol withdrawal is a more serious condition that occurs in people with alcohol dependence when they suddenly reduce or stop drinking. Alcohol withdrawal and hangovers are easy to get confused about. That’s...

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alcoholism and dementia

Can Alcoholism Cause Dementia?

According to Nikola Djordjevic, MD stated, “Alcohol consumption in moderate amounts has not been found to cause dementia or any other cognitive impairments. However, excessive alcohol use and abuse in old age have been associated with changes in brain structure that increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and variants of dementia.” There was a study in 2018 though that discovered that...

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Warning Signs of Alcoholism

Alcohol use disorder, known by many as alcoholism, is a serious condition where a person cannot manage his or her alcohol consumption. People that suffer from alcoholism are addicted to alcohol and are unable to use this substance in moderation. Unfortunately, this is very harmful to the physical and mental health of the person abusing alcohol. Therefore, it is important...

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How Does Alcoholism Affect Society?

How does alcoholism affect society? Well, the social effects of alcoholism can influence more than just the person struggling, it can also affect that person’s loved ones. Annually, 95,000 Americans die from the effects of alcohol use.  This can present devastating outcomes for all involved, especially those watching the people that they deeply care about unable to cope. The use...

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