Alcohol addiction changes daily life slowly. At first, people drink alcohol to take a break from work or deal with anxiety. In time, alcohol consumption becomes more difficult to manage. People may begin to hide drinking from relatives. Some people notice changes in their quality of sleep, their moods, or […]
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Objective This guide helps families learn how to prepare for an intervention conversation with a loved one who may be struggling with alcohol use. It explains when you should intervene in alcohol addiction, how to plan the talk, what to say, what to avoid, and how family support for addiction […]
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Did you know that around 30 million people in the United States alone suffer from liver disease to some degree? Liver disease can be mild, or it can become a life-threatening issue. There are many reasons why liver disease may happen, but it often has to do with alcohol. But what is […]
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Addiction is a complex and progressive disease that causes people to struggle with functioning in their daily lives. According to the National Institute of Health, “10 percent of US adults have drug use disorder at some point in their lives.”[1] Addiction is a common issue in the United States. But […]
Alcohol abuse is a common issue in the United States, with about 86% of people ages 18 or older using alcohol at least once in their lifetime.[1] Because alcohol use is so common, many people fail to realize that this substance has several interactions with everyday medications. Even over-the-counter medications […]
Most Americans drink alcohol from time to time. According to 2019 research, over 85% of adults in the United States have had at least one drink in their lifetime.[1] Alcohol is prevalent in our culture and available in many social settings. While having a beer after work, wine with dinner, […]
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Addiction and alcoholism are extremely common, affecting millions of Americans every year. One of the most popular recovery methods for individuals struggling with addiction is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This is a 12-step program that is essentially a support group for addiction and alcoholism. AA helps people create a network of […]
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Alcohol is the most widely abused substance in the United States. 85.6 percent of people ages 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime and 69.5 percent reported that they drank in the past year. More than half of Americans drink alcohol every month.[1] […]
Alcohol is part of daily life in American culture. People drink to celebrate, socialize, and relax. Most social events and celebrations involve–or revolve around–alcohol. For the millions of people struggling with alcohol addiction or problematic drinking, navigating this aspect of our culture can be challenging. Alcohol addiction can lead to […]
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If you are currently debating whether to enter a rehabilitation program to help treat your alcohol addiction, you probably have a lot of fear, apprehension, and questions. You might wonder: can this really help me? Is this the right rehab for me? Will I be able to afford it? What […]
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