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Misconceptions of Drinking Alcohol in America

Misconceptions About Alcohol Use

April 22, 2018

Sometimes life can feel a bit lonely as a non-drinker, especially when it’s a new identity. It can feel like EVERYONE drinks, and you’re the

Alcohol and the Elderly

February 7, 2018

As a person ages, they are faced with many major life changing events and some of these may lead to excessive drinking and include: Empty

Sometimes It’s The Small Things

November 25, 2017

Often times, treatment for substance and alcohol abuse can focus on big picture issues. This can include working on a marriage strained under the pressures

Alcohol is a Depressant

September 29, 2017

Alcohol depresses the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS) when alcohol it is abused. The CNS is the main control center of the body

Tough Love and Your Family

September 7, 2017

Considering getting help for a family member with an addiction can be a difficult and painful experience. Sometimes it calls for “Tough Love” which means

Alcohol and How it Effects Quality Sleep

September 6, 2017

According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 20% of adults use alcohol to go to sleep. Especially when suffering from insomnia, alcohol can

Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal

July 12, 2017

Alcohol withdrawal is a dangerous condition that can occur in chronic drinkers who abruptly stop or even significantly reduce their alcohol consumption. In general, how

Alcohol and Health

June 25, 2017

Alcohol is a major depressant and its biggest effect is on the central nervous system. Alcohol interacts with the receptors, neurotransmitters, cell membranes, enzymes and

Alcohol and Depression

June 6, 2017

Alcohol is a depressant, it slows down the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS). When abused, alcohol can: Cause short-term memory loss Cause confusion