When it comes to alcohol abuse, there are many short-term and long-term affects that can accompany an addiction to drinking. However, there are notable warning signs of alcohol abuse that can help you understand when it’s time to take your recovery seriously. Alcoholism, or an alcohol use disorder, is one of the most prevalent addictions…
Wine is known to have health benefits. You may have heard that a glass a day is a good idea and can even promote longevity. Keeping that in mind, there’s a clear line between having an occasional drink and alcohol use disorder (AUD). There is an ongoing debate about whether or not it’s reasonable for…
According to a 2019 study from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 14.5 million Americans ages 12 and older were living with alcohol use disorder — also known as Alcoholism. Although not all people who drink alcohol have alcoholism, research shows that certain demographics are more at risk to develop alcoholism than others….
Alcoholism is one of the most prevalent forms of addiction in the United States. According to some studies, one out of every eight Americans could drink enough to be considered an alcoholic. Binge drinking is especially problematic in the U.S. and disproportionately affects adolescents and young adults. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
