Friends and family members of alcoholics also face the consequences of their loved one’s disease. Alcohol addiction causes legal, financial and relationship problems. Alcoholics often struggle to have healthy relationships with loved ones. Learn more about the effects of alcoholism on families Risks...
Alcohol intoxication symptoms include euphoria, poor coordination, memory loss, slurred speech, confusion, coma, and even death.
Alcohol use disorder, or AUD, falls on a spectrum of mild, moderate or severe, and is characterized by an "impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences," according to theNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. It encomp...
Take the Alcohol (Alcoholism) Quiz to learn how your alcohol is processed by your body and your brain. Anemia Anemia (lack of blood) symptoms can vary depending on the cause. Symptoms may include fatigue, pale skin, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness. There are several ...
Anemia is a disease marked by low numbers of red blood cells. Low iron deficiency or underlying disease, like cancer, may be to blame. Treatment can resolve anemia. Alcohol Quiz Take the Alcohol (Alcoholism) Quiz to learn how your alcohol is processed by your body and your brain. Anemia ...
Alcoholism is a horrible disease and I’m not going to die from it. I finally realized that life is a gift from God and I don’t want to let Him down again. This time I’m going to lots of meetings, church, and hang out with only Sober people/friends. I finally realized that ...
It was sold as a brain tonic recommended as a medication for headaches, alcoholism, morphine addiction, abdominal pain, and menstrual cramps. This elixir, appropriately named Coca-Cola, rapidly became one of the most popular elixirs in the country. But because of the adverse effects of cocaine...
Whether or not you notice any symptoms, you may be more likely to get AFib if you have any of these risk factors: Older age Highblood pressure Obesity Family history of AFib Alcoholism, heavy drinking, or binge drinking Other heart conditions like heart disease, heart valve problems, or hea...
For instance, people with reactive hypoglycemia have beenmisdiagnosedas having bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, neurosis, migraines, Parkinson’s syndrome, paroxysmal tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), rheumatoid arthritis, mental retardation, alcoholism, hyperactive disorder, and even senility. ...
Alcohol is a very common cause of cirrhosis, particularly in the Western world. Chronic, high levels of alcohol consumption injure liver cells. Thirty percent of individuals who drink daily at least eight to sixteen ounces of hard liquor or the equivalent for fifteen or more years will develop ...