Category: alcoholism

If someone you love has an alcohol use disorder (AUD), you may wonder how you can support them on their journey to sobriety. Whether they’re a partner, family member, or close friend — and whether they’re still consuming alcohol or have stopped drinking completely — you can play an important role in their recovery. In… Continue reading How to Help a Loved One Recover From Alcohol Use Disorder

A study found that people who are underweight and drink to excess have a much higher chance of dying of heart disease, cancer, and other causes than people at a healthy weight who drink more moderately. The risk of early death from excessive drinking is also higher for underweight people than for individuals with obesity… Continue reading Risk of Early Death Is Higher in Underweight People Who Drink to Excess

Treatment with the psychedelic drug psilocybin (aka “magic mushrooms”) along with supportive psychotherapy reduced the percentage of heavy drinking days by 83 percent among people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a small randomized trial published in JAMA Psychiatry on August 24, led by researchers at New York University (NYU). Additionally, nearly half of… Continue reading Study: Psilocybin Plus Therapy Very Promising for Alcohol Use Disorder

Today, partying and getting wasted can easily be brushed off as just “having a little too much fun.” But when one casual drink too often turns to “five-tequila-floor,” that’s when things begin to get scary — not just for people who drink, but also for the other people in their life. The media often depicts… Continue reading Best Movies on Alcoholism

So you’ve just finished your second drink. You wonder whether a third drink is a good idea or if you're flirting with danger. Walking the line between “okay” and “potentially taking it a little too far for a random weeknight.” Before you flag that bartender down, take a breath, and read through these quotes. They just… Continue reading Best Drinking Quotes to Help Curb Alcohol Abuse

Lucy Rocca, 46, began binge drinking when she was 13. “I was a party animal and grew up in the ’90s. I was into the party scene,” she says. Rocca, a native of Sheffield, England, was married by age 23. She had a daughter within the same year and about five years later was divorced.… Continue reading How to Get Through the Holidays With Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually begin 6 to 48 hours after the last drink. Alcohol withdrawal — symptoms that develop when a person suddenly stops drinking alcohol after prolonged, heavy drinking — is a common feature of alcohol dependence, or alcoholism. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. In response to alcohol, the brain tries to… Continue reading Alcohol Withdrawal – Symptoms, Delirium Tremens (DT) & Treatment

Alcoholism can lead to heart, liver, digestive, and memory problems, among other harmful effects. Alcoholism, or alcohol dependence, has long been associated with a set of classical symptoms, such as experiencing alcohol withdrawal or continuing to drink alcohol even after suffering physical or psychological health problems. Along with alcohol abuse, alcoholism is now considered part… Continue reading Alcoholism Treatment – Effects of Alcohol & Complications

Here's a list of organizations, articles, and websites for more information and support on alcoholism. Organizations National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) American Psychological Association: 1-800-374-2721 American Psychiatric Association: 1-703-907-7300 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) Financial Assistance Partnership for Prescription Assistance NeedyMeds:… Continue reading Alcoholism Resources

While many people may enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a celebratory cocktail, drinking too much has the potential to cause physical and psychological distress. When someone can’t control their drinking and suffers professional, social, or health consequences because of it, they may be diagnosed with a condition known as alcohol use disorder… Continue reading What Is Alcoholism? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention