What is Considered Alcoholism?

Diagnosing Alcohol Use Disorder Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is known as a condition identified by the inability to control or stop drinking despite adverse physical, psychological, social, or legal consequences. It ranges from mild to severe, and the medical field recognizes it as a medical condition requiring treatment. Here is more on the […]

Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms   Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be one of the hardest to get through. If alcohol consumption is heavy and prolonged, it can be life-threatening. Alcohol withdrawal can be categorized by its symptoms from mild to severe. Delirium tremens is the most dangerous of these. Minor withdrawal symptoms can include symptoms like anxiety, […]

Why Does a Person Continue to Drink?

Continuous Drinking Those who do drink alcohol have asked this question, and family and friends have asked it as well. Throughout history, anyone close to or associated with alcohol abusers has, at one point or another, asked– Why does the person continue to drink? Obviously, the person must recognize it is harming them and others. And in […]

Is Alcohol a Drug?

Yes, Indeed, Alcohol is a Drug.  It has been classified as a Central Nervous System depressant. What this means is that any form of alcohol consumption slows down mental function within the mind and brain. It also has the effect of reducing important body functions. This is because of the increased production of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). When the […]

Ways of Addressing Alcohol Abuse

Recognizing Alcohol Abuse Many of us have been to a dinner party or other social occasion where one or more people present may be drinking a bit over the limit. But this would require one to know what the limit is. Often, the limit one observes is based on what we consider too much. Some […]

Drinking the Christmas Spirit

The Happy Sadness of the Holidays I woke up one morning, and it was a beautiful December morning with the sun shining and a light flurry. From the window, I could see it would be a good day. I got ready for work and stepped out into the brisk wintry day. I was happy that […]