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- Understanding Alcoholism
Alcohol abuse continues to be the number one drug problem in the United States, with more than 13 percent of adults developing a problem with alcohol abuse or addiction at some point during their lives. more...
- Dealing with Alcohol in Professional Settings
If you have undergone alcohol addiction treatment, then trying to deal with the presence of alcohol in professional settings can be a big challenge. more...
- Nowhere to Hide: High-Functioning Alcoholics Endanger Selves and Others
Most Americans have abandoned the notion that alcoholism conforms to the disheveled, bumbling stereotype made famous by Otis the town drunk on the popular Andy Griffith Show. But most of us would likely assert that we'd be sure to notice signs of alcohol or drug abuse in someone we lived with or cared about. more...
- Alcohol Is A Drug, Too
Alcohol changes the way the body works. What can make any drug, even alcohol, scarier is the fact that, until you use it, you don't know how your body will react to it. more...
- Alcohol Abuse Among Older Adults Poses Unique Dangers
As experts explore the prevalence and effects of alcohol among older adults, they are gaining a greater understanding of the unique dangers facing elderly individuals who are struggling with alcoholism and other types of addiction. more...
- More Women Hitting the Bottle in Spite of Dangers
More women are drinking than ever before, and they're suffering the consequences: increased risks of heart problems, cancer, suicide, and more. more...
- Companions, Media Images Influence Decision to Drink Alcohol
Recent studies show that people are heavily influenced to drink more alcohol by the people around them and the images they see on television. more...
- Alcohol Abuse Raises Men's Risk of Developing Osteoporosis
Among other negative effects, alcohol abuse can cause significant damage to a person's bones. more...
