Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 14, 2019Leave a commentIt can be difficult to know if you or a loved one is dealing with alcohol use disorder. Having a constant craving for alcohol or being unable to function without it are signs there could be a problem. Alcohol withdrawal is an issue many people experience that makes it difficult to quit drinking. Various symptoms…
Am I An Alcoholic? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 6, 2019Leave a commentThe titled question is not one any of us should take for granted. The fact is many problem drinkers aren’t aware they have an alcohol addiction. For some of them, drinking is just a normal part of everyday life. That’s especially true if the individual is able to function at a very high level in…
Can You Die From Alcohol Withdrawal? Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeJuly 21, 2019Making the decision to get help to overcome addiction to alcohol is a positive step. But it is not an easy one to make. And you’re probably wondering what’s in store for you. Before any treatment program can begin, you may first have to undergo detoxification to clear alcohol from your body. Perhaps you think…
What to Do When You’re Married to a High Functioning Alcoholic AlcoholismBy dreamscapeFebruary 26, 2019Alcoholism can destroy relationships. But spouses of high-functioning alcoholics have a particular challenge because their mates often function enough to make it seem like they don’t have a problem. They may deny your concerns about their drinking habits by defending what they are doing right: “Well, I pay the bills” or “I work hard, I…
Alcoholism and Genetics: Is Addiction Hereditary? AlcoholismBy dreamscapeAugust 20, 2018To understand the genetics behind alcoholism, it helps to have a basic understanding of the difference between the terms used in research. The terms genetic and hereditary are often used interchangeably; however, this is technically incorrect.
Alarming Rates of Alcohol Consumption in Hispanic Women AlcoholismBy dreamscapeJuly 5, 2016Both Caucasian and Hispanic women in the U.S. are drinking more than ever before. More are alcoholics and more are engaging in risky binge drinking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out alarming statistics and warnings about the dangers of drinking heavily for women. While men have traditionally been bigger drinkers,…
