Alcoholism: the Disease and Beyond The medical community considers alcoholism a disease. There are identifying conditions that indicate alcoholism as opposed to being a “problem drinker.” Problem drinkers only drink too much “at times,” which often does...
How are alcohol abuse and ASPD related? Abusing alcohol impacts personal behavior and actions. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (1), alcohol contributes to roughly 40 percent of violent crimes in the United States. Although alcohol...
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome – Causes and Treatment Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to find themselves in the throes of addiction, whether it be drugs, alcohol, or even nicotine, knows exactly what it feels like to go through withdrawal. Your body doesn’t...
Aftercare: A Closer Look After an inpatient rehab stay, the next stop for those with drug or alcohol abuse recovery needs is Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, right? While both AA and NA play important roles in the aftercare of many individuals,...
When a loved one is using drugs or alcohol, you may be concerned about the possibility that he or she will develop an addiction. Although the misuse of drugs or alcohol can suggest that an addiction exists, addiction is actually a very complicated disorder that can be...
Addiction and the Link to Social Withdrawal Among Family Members Addiction affects not only the person who abuses the drug, but the entire household as well. Chemical substance abuse is often referred to as a family disease for this very reason. According to the...
