alcohol abuse and alcoholism

Montgomery County DUI Lawyer Explains the Horizontal Gaze Ny

  Montgomery County DUI Lawyer Explains the Horizontal Gaze Ny – Montgomery County DUI attorney , Nicholas Parr , explains the horizontal gaze nystagmus test which is often called the eye test. Horizontal gaze nystagmus is…   Knowing the symptoms and impact of alcoholism A diagnosis of alcoholism is likely when we experience tolerance to its effects (needing more to become intoxicated); withdrawal symptoms (tremors, insomnia, anxiety) when we cut down or stop drinking; drinking more than we intended; having an ongoing … Read more on Press of Atlantic City Read more... ...

How to Stay Sober Permanently, Treat Both Alcoholism and Depression

...  to Stay Sober Permanently, Treat Both Alcoholism and Depression "If I do not treat all my mental illnesses, one will flare up," Stapleton said. Citing research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, WebMD.com reported that one-third of people suffering from major depression were found to abuse … Read more on International Business Times AU Don't Leave Childhood Depression Untreated The first step to treating depression is to get a professional diagnosis; most children who are moody, grouchy or feel that they are misunderstood are not depressed and don't need any drugs. Only about 11 percent of adolescents have a depressive … Read more on ...

Warning Texts Can Curb Binge Drinking

Warning texts can curb binge drinking Dr Brian Suffoletto, managing director of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, therefore believes a meaningful intervention in people's health and habits when they are young could "make a real dent" in the number of alcohol-related deaths … Read more on The British Psychological Society Child Abuse And Stress Show Signs Of Altered Gene Expression; Interventions … According to a new study published in the journal Child Development, the increased risk of these behaviors, such as aggression and alcohol abuse, may stem from the biological processes the body goes through after abuse, especially among the genes. Read more on Medical Daily Read more... ...

Is It Wrong to Have a Glass of Wine in the Morning… in Bed..?

Question by Ella Bella: Is it wrong to have a glass of wine in the morning… in bed..? I always pull out my bottle of wine under my bed and drink (sometimes) straight out of the bottle in the morning. It’s like some people, they have their morning ciggarette…..well, i have my morning drink. Is it wrong? will i become an alcoholic? because god knows i can’t live without my morning drink… sometimes, when i go out for a run, i have my bottle of water and another bottle of white wine or vodka. I usually drink it after i finish running…to relax. Do i need help? because i feel like having a glass of chardonnay right now I’m 19, i drink it AFTER i am finished running!!! not while i’m running idiots! and i don’t drink so i am DRUNK! just a little SLIGHTLY tipsy, and that’s it!!! Read more... ...

Alternative Alcohol Treatment: New Alternative Alcohol Treatment Approaches for Men

...  all current treatment for men’s alcohol abuse and alcoholism is based on the generally ineffectual AA/12 Step model. Even when alternative are offered they still tend to be based on a “disease” model which isn’t applicable for over 85% of the men looking for some sort of help with their alcohol abuse. The first problem is that most “programs” were created by AA adherents who are very threatened by the very idea that their way isn’t the only way – even though their way has less than a ...

Alcohol's Role in Traffic Deaths Vastly Underreported, Study Shows

by pennstatenews Alcohol's role in traffic deaths vastly underreported, study shows While much progress has been made in the fight against drunk driving, a new study from U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism indicates that alcohol-related traffic deaths are still vastly underreported on death certificates. “Alcohol … Read more on Fox News Phelps gets 4 years in prison, ordered to pay .1 million in restitution Phelps was the subject of a federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives undercover operation in Guntown, Miss. He was convicted in connection with a cigarette export … The Master Settlement Agreement, reached in 1998 between the ...

Alcohol Problems: Do You Have an Alcohol Problem?

by catherinetodd2 Alcohol abuse and alcoholism cut across gender, race, and nationality. Nearly 14 million people in the United States–1 in every 13 adults–abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. In general, though, more men than women are alcohol dependent or have alcohol problems. What follows is a list of questions that each require a Yes or No answer. Please answer all the questions. You can rate yourself at the end. Read ...