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A Landmark Study on the Origins of Alcoholism
By studying rats in a smarter way, scientists are finally learning something useful about why some drinkers become addicted and others don’t.
How to REALLY help someone with alcoholism
Is your loved one drinking too much? The experts at Allies in Recovery explain how the CRAFT model can help your family identify and intervene into alcoholic
Alcoholism and Genetics: What You Need to Know
Alcoholism can be passed down from parent to child, but not in the same way as Alzheimer's or cancer. How exactly is it passed on?
What Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism?
There are many signs of drinking problems, but there are major symptoms of severe alcohol use disorder and alcoholism. Learn the indications for it.
What Alcoholism Treatment Knows That You Don't
Alcoholism treatment can seem unnecessary to individuals struggling with alcohol abuse and addiction who don’t realize that programs use treatment methods and knowledge that they are not aware of. If you are ready to work towards entering the recovery process, learn what alcoholism treatment knows that you do not and how that can help you … Continue reading "What Alcoholism Treatment Knows That You Don’t"
How to Find a Sponsor for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Recovery
A sponsor is a key component to successfully recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction through the 12-step program. Take time to look for a sponsor who you think will be able to offer you the support and guidance you need to ensure a lasting recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction.
Alcoholism Treatment: What Changes after You Come Home
Alcoholism treatment can change your life by helping you embrace recovery from substance abuse and addiction. These wonderful changes in your life can also mean changes in your lifestyle and home life following alcoholism treatment. Find out what to expect from life after alcoholism treatment and how these changes can benefit your recovery in addition … Continue reading "Alcoholism Treatment: What Changes When You Come Home"
Curing alcoholism with molly? MDMA study shows promise
Once thought of as a mere party drug, a new study suggests that MDMA could help treat alcoholism
Do You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
It can be hard to admit that "a few drinks" is really a case of alcoholism. Find out where to turn to get help if you think you have a substance abuse problem.
Is Alcoholism A Disease?
Alcoholism Disease. Some support the the disease model of alcoholism ,others say alcoholism is not a disease. Who is right?
Social Drinking Becomes Alcoholism
This article discusses alcoholism and its signs, like when social drinking becomes alcoholism. It gives helpful information on how to handle your child's social drinking turned to alcoholism.
What Are the Criteria for Alcoholism?
A person who regularly consumes large amounts of alcohol may wonder if she has a problem or not, so it’s helpful to know the exact criteria for alcohol use disorders.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism?
Alcoholism is sometimes pretty hard to spot. But if you're looking into a career in drug counseling, you should know about the signs and symptoms of alcoholism.
Teen Alcoholism: What Are the Indicators?
Many pre-teens and teens begin experimenting with alcohol at a young age, which can lead to problems with alcohol dependency or alcoholism.
How Alcoholism Causes Muscle Weakness
A blog about the science of addiction and drug research.
Restricting alcohol trading hours to prevent harm: The evidence.
"Community advocacy can be enormously effective. It can change things at the state level, national level - but it's incredibly difficult... we need to find w...
Is Naltrexone An Ineffective Treatment for Alcoholism?
Is alcoholism a danger for my teen?
Alcoholism is only one of about seven (7) teen drinking problems. Learn a few practical ways you can help curb problems related to teens and drinking here.
Family Benefits From Treating Alcoholism
Treating alcohol addiction reduces its burden on the family budget and improves life for those who live with alcoholic patients, German researchers found.
Could 'virtual reality' treat alcoholism?
A form of 'virtual-reality' therapy may help people with alcohol dependence reduce their craving for alcohol, a new study suggests.
