Posted under Alcoholism

Alcohol Consumption at Work

The use of alcohol and drug testing is now a common part of new employee orientation, and many employers continue to do drug testing, sometimes using random drug tests, to ensure that their workplaces are safe and efficient. Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

New Way To Curb Hard Core Drunk Drivers: Alcohol Anklets

Ignition interlock systems, adopted by many states to help reduce the incidence of drunk driving crashes and injuries by preventing drinking drivers from driving have done a fairly good job. But they’re not fool-proof. Now, there’s a new way to curb the most dangerous offenders, hard core drunk drivers (HCDDs) from getting behind the wheel and taking off: alcohol anklets. Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

The Secret Lives of Alcoholic Moms

She’s hardworking and successful. She’s attentive to her family’s needs. She volunteers in the community and the PTA. Despite all of her accomplishments, this “perfect” woman may be hiding a painful secret: She’s an alcoholic.

Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

Gastritis and Alcohol

Gastritis is a fairly generic term and refers to an inflammation or swelling of the stomach lining. Unless treated, gastritis can lead to bleeding in the stomach, the development of stomach ulcers, and even stomach cancer.

Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

Study Discovers Genetic Factors Behind Alcoholism and Binge Eating

Ghrelin is a substance that activates the brain’s reward system and increases appetite; when we’re hungry, our ghrelin levels increase, activating the reward system and increases our motivation to seek food. New research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that ghrelin impacts our sugar consumption, which is in part due to genetic factors. Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

Debate Heats up Regarding Remaining Anonymous in Alcohol Recovery

Anonymity has been a long time tradition within the program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). However, the practice has recently come under fire as many challenge its role in recovery. Those opposed to the longtime practice say that it is outdated and was developed and implemented in a different era whose cultural norms no longer apply. Critics even assert that the custom reinforces the stigma of alcoholism and may interfere with helping others get sober.

Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

Alcohol and Energy Drinks Don’t Mix

Consuming alcohol by itself carries risks of its own. But, according to a new study conducted at Northern Kentucky University, those risks are further compounded when alcohol is mixed with energy drinks. Cecile Marczinski, psychologist at Northern Kentucky University and lead author of the study, conducted an experiment to explore the effects that the combination of alcohol and energy drinks would have on young adults. Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

Holidays a Challenge for Recovering Alcoholics

For most of us, the holidays evoke fond memories and nostalgia. Singing Christmas carols, sledding with kids, sipping hot chocolate by the fire, attending parties, sampling delicious treats, giving gifts, and spending time with family and friends are all things that come to mind when pondering the holiday season. For recovering alcoholics, though, these same moments of joy can be tests of sobriety.

Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

Drug Found to Help Prevent Alcohol Relapse

Acamprosate is a drug that is used to help prevent relapse in people who are trying to stop drinking. A new study has found that the drug showed moderate benefits in trials when combined with psychosocial methods such as therapy.

Continue Reading

Posted under Alcoholism

Trajectory Study May Help to Develop Better Alcohol Dependency Treatments

Alcoholism is a condition that can have a lasting impact on an individual. The consequences long-term drinking can have on a person will vary according to the individual, the length of time they have been drinking heavily and the amount of alcohol that is ingested over the course of their drinking occasions.

Continue Reading