Tag: alcohol abuse
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Alcohol Consumption Linked To Accelerating Alzheimer’s
For years, the alcohol industry has perpetuated a number of myths to distort scientific facts on the harmful consequences of their products. Research has shown that alcohol carries a wide range of health risks, including speeding up the onset of various conditions. One of the conditions that have recently been linked to alcohol consumption is…
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Non-Alcoholic Beer: The New Weight Loss Elixir?
It’s no secret that alcohol is bad for us and our health. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) describes alcohol as a “toxic and psychoactive substance that contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally and… 5% of the global burden of disease.” Now beer manufacturers are responding to the need for healthier alcoholic…
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How Can Neurofeedback Protect The Brain Against The Effects of Alcohol
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic alcohol consumption and binge drinking have increased substantially as a coping mechanism. Add to that, the energy crisis, war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation. All of which is playing havoc with our personal and business lives, financial worries and you have a recipe for disaster, writes…
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Turning Mindless Drinking Into Mindful Drinking
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Pandemic and Political Crises Causing Depression and Substance Abuse
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COVID-19 Has Turned Women Into Heavy Alcohol Drinkers
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Five Ways To Retain Control of Your Alcohol Intake Beyond Dry January
One in five UK adults shared the intention to participate in 2021’s Dry January; the highest number of people ever to do so. Some will have viewed the unprecedented extra time at home – away from the social and peer pressures of the office and pubs – as the ideal opportunity to embrace being alcohol-free…
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Are You Married to a Drug Addict? Tips to Deal With Addiction in Your Relationship
Your intimate relationship is supposed to be a safe haven. Your home should be somewhere that provides shelter from potentially dangerous situations. However, if you are in a relationship with a partner who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it can lead to emotional stress, unhealthy relationships, and even abuse. There are options, including treatment…
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Genetics and Alcohol Use Disorder: 5 Things You Should Know
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]This is Longevity Partner Content. Alcohol use disorder, or alcoholism, is a serious illness that 14.4 million Americans endure (1). It is…
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Alcoholism: Ten Warning Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Alcoholism is a curable disease. Just like other diseases, alcohol addiction has symptoms and signs. It’s important that these warning signs of alcohol addiction are recognized early and treatment availed. Unfortunately, many people don’t recognize the warning signs of alcohol addiction until it is too late. Alcohol consumption is an old lifestyle habit in many…