alcohol
Alcohol is the most abused substance in the world and its misuse can result in many negative consequences, from drunk driving fatalities to liver and heart disease.
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“Pulp Fiction” Writer Transferred to County Jail for Drunken-Driving Sentence
"Pulp Fiction" screenwriter Roger Avary will likely serve the rest of his yearlong sentence for a fatal drunk-driving accident in county jail instead of a lower-security work furlough program, a Ventura County sheriff’s official said Monday.
Posted under Baby Boomers
Older Alcohol Abusers Drink More Than Younger Counterparts
A new report has found that older people who abuse alcohol drink more than their younger counterparts—possibly because they need more alcohol to achieve the desired effects.
Posted under Mental Health
How to Beat the Holiday Blues
By Leslie Thompson
Although many people find the holiday season to be full of joy and merriment, millions of people find themselves depressed, lonely, and deeply sad during the holidays. This condition—commonly referred to as the holiday blues or holiday depression—can occur throughout the year, but becomes heightened during the months of November and December, when holiday cheer is in full bloom. The symptoms of holiday depression may resemble those of clinical depression, and there are several triggers.
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Alcohol Use Contributes to Premature Deaths Worldwide
The global life expectancy average could be nearly five years higher if key health risk factors were addressed, the World Health Organization said in study published Tuesday.
Posted under Alcoholism
Does Alcohol Make You Sick? You May Be Allergic
Do you suffer breathing difficulties, hives, a tingling in the mouth or a swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat after consuming alcohol? Could you be allergic? You might be, but probably not. Although these are symptoms of true food allergies, they can also be triggered by some of the ingredients in alcohol. In other words, you may not be allergic to the alcohol itself, but to ingredients in the alcohol. The result is the same: your body reacts to the alcohol in a way that makes you feel sick. Continue Reading
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