Heavy alcohol consumption puts individuals at risk for serious complications and diseases. In addition to causing common conditions like heart disease and liver damage, heavy drinking may make some existing conditions harder to maintain. For example, say someone has a disease such as Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which affects the lymph nodes. This individual’s lymph nodes are…
We all want to support our loved ones in any way we can. But, unfortunately, we may not always know what we need to do to help them through delicate situations like alcohol withdrawal. If someone you know is suffering from alcohol withdrawal or battling addiction, it’s important to handle the situation with sensitivity and…
Why Do People With Alcohol Addiction Develop A Bulbous Nose? Despite its name, alcoholic nose doesn’t always have something to do with drinking or alcohol abuse. However, it may contribute to chronic skin inflammation that can cause a bulbous nose. What Is Alcoholic Nose? While this skin condition is usually called alcoholic nose or…
When you picture someone with alcoholism, you may imagine someone who shows clear signs of a problem. However, many individuals who are in the beginning stages of alcohol use disorder may not be easy to identify. This is because a high-functioning alcoholic is good at concealing their disorder; in fact, some people with high-functioning…
Next Steps to Take if You Think Your Spouse is An Alcoholic Finding alcohol hidden in your own home can be an unexpected, concerning, and upsetting experience. When you realize that someone you love has been hiding something from you, especially something that could be as severe as an addiction, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed…
The Impact That An Alcoholic Male May Have On His Child We all know that addiction hurts. It hurts the person dealing with the disease, and it hurts the people who care about the individual suffering from it. It can turn into a cycle; and the key to breaking it is recognizing when the cycle…
“Why Am I Getting Drunk So Quickly?” Have you ever wondered why you feel tipsy after a couple drinks, while a friend you’re with is acting completely sober after drinking more than you? This actually has to do with a bunch of factors — from your genetics to what you did right before drinking. So…
There are dozens of terms out there that we use to describe ourselves when we’re feeling on a certain level of intoxication from alcohol. You could range from being flushed to plastered, depending on a variety of factors (which we’ll get to later). But one of the most popular terms, which usually falls in the…
Alcohol abuse and dependency impact millions of Americans annually. Alcohol is prone to addiction because of the euphoric effects it causes when you become intoxicated. It can make you physically and psychologically dependent, causing painful and serious withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors,…
Often times, people associate alcohol in party or social settings. This might lead people to assume that alcohol has a positive effect on the brain. However, alcohol actually is a depressant. Alcohol and the Brain Alcohol is classified as a depressant because of the way its chemicals interact with the brain. The way alcohol affects…