Alcoholism
Alcoholics need to drink and drink even when it does them great personal harm. Learn about the causes of alcoholism, the effects and the treatments that work.
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Alcoholism - Info Sheet
Is it alcohol abuse or alcoholism? Learn the difference, learn why alcoholics almost always need treatment, and learn how family can make a real difference. No one needs to suffer with this disease any longer. Top of Page -
The Physical Effects of Chronic Drinking
Years of chronic and heavy drinking can substantially damage the organs and systems of the body, and although some of this damage is reversible, sadly, some of the cognitive declines are not. As follows are a list of some of the major organs, and how alcohol abuse can affect each of these organs. Top of Page -
It's Never Too Late for Help. Alcohol Abuse and The Elderly.
Estimates put the number of alcohol dependent seniors in the millions, and only a fraction of these are getting the help they need. For a number of reasons, alcohol abuse in the elderly often goes undiagnosed; and too often, elderly alcoholics are never presented with the treatment options that could greatly improve their health and quality of life. Old age is not a valid reason for self destructive drinking, and families do not offer kindness to older relatives when they attempt to spare them the pain and difficulty of addictions treatment. The elderly deserve the same access to treatment as the rest of the population, and since alcohol is especially debilitating to older bodies, the time for any needed treatment is now. Top of Page -
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
While the biological basis of alcoholism is far from completely understood, research now seems to indicate that there is a genetic predisposition passed through families that leaves some more vulnerable to abuse. For anyone with an alcoholic close relative, extra caution must be exhibited when using alcohol. Top of Page -
Understanding Alcoholic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
Learn the risks, learn the symptoms and learn why quitting drinking today will make you feel a whole lot better. Top of Page -
Unique and Serious Health Risks for Alcoholic Women
Although it may not be fair, women alcoholics suffer a far worse fate than men. They get more cancers, more liver disease and experience greater cognitive declines. Anyone drinking to excess needs help, but women alcoholics shouldn't wait even one more day. Get help, get sober; feel better. Top of Page -
Alcohol Rehab...How a Therapist Can Help Before, During and After
Individual sessions with a therapist can be enormously beneficial in all stages of recovery...even before you stop drinking! Top of Page -
Alcoholism: Why Some Become Drunks ...and Others Don't
Why can some people drink heavily and never become alcoholics when other people get addicted so quickly? Top of Page -
Alcoholism, It Always Gets Worse (Progressive)
Alcoholism is a progressive disease. If it's bad now, it will be worse later. Top of Page -
Wet Brain – Alcoholism and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Long years of heavy drinking may lead to a thiamine deficiency, and a syndrome known as Wernicke-Korsakoff (wet brain). Much of the brain damage experienced is unfortunately irreversible. Top of Page -
How Many Calories Are in That Drink?
Learn how many calories some common alcoholic drinks contain. Top of Page -
AA and Terminal Uniqueness - Are You As Unique As You Think You Are?
A lot of people attend a single AA meeting and dismiss the group as "full of people that have nothing in common with me". 12 steppers call this phenomenon terminal uniqueness. It's very common, and it's usually completely false. Top of Page -
Alcohol Abuse Screening Quiz for Women - The 2 Minute TWEAK Test.
Take this 2 minute alcohol abuse screening quiz - designed specifically for women. Top of Page -
Alcohol Abuse and Stomach Pain? It's Probably Gastritis
Heavy drinking can cause acute or chronic stomach pain. Top of Page -
Alcoholic Pancreatitis - Treatments and Pain Relief
Understanding the causes, treatments and prevention of painful pancreatitis. Top of Page -
Heavy Drinking, High Blood Pressure and the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
They call hypertension the silent killer. Heavy drinking greatly increases the risks. Top of Page -
DWI Court - Alternative Sentencing for Alcoholics
DWI courts, based on the model of drug court, offer chronic DUI offenders a chance to beat alcoholism for good. Top of Page
