What is addiction, what is alcoholism?doi:10.1002/lt.21335View Full Article (HTML) Get PDF (72K) More content like this Find more content: like this article Find more content written by:Thomas P. Beresford ABOUT USHELPCONTACT USAGENTSADVERTISERSMEDIAPRIVACYTERMS & CONDITIONSSITE MAP Copyright ...
It’s important to avoid stigmatizing alcohol use and addiction and blaming people for having a problem. We don’t stigmatize people for having a heart attack, which is something I had when I was 49. One thing I learned going through cardiac rehabilitation was that being will...
Overcoming alcohol addiction means first ceasing alcohol intake, and taking care of physical and chemical withdrawal symptoms. Detoxing from alcohol means undergoing withdrawal from alcohol, but with the assistance of prescribed medication and detox phase, to substitute in place of the alcohol itself. ...
What Are Addictions?An addiction is an activity or substance we are eager to experience repeatedlyand for which we are willing, if necessary, to pay a price. Common addictions1alcohol, cigarettes, food, drugs, gambling, etc. This article discussesthe concepts which can be helpful in coping wi...
Approximately half of all sexual assaults are associated with either the perpetrator's alcohol consumption, the victim's alcohol consumption, or both. Although the emphasis of this review is on alcohol-involved sexual assaults, their unique aspects can only be evaluated by comparing them to other...
What is AA? Alcohol Addiction Many people may not fully realize, but alcohol is one of the most addictive and destructive drugs on the planet. While a little bit of alcohol in moderation can even be healthy to the body, consuming too much alcohol on a regular basis can be utterly ...
Learning what helps with alcohol withdrawal can be a process. Here are 18 effective ways to help get you started.New Year, New Beginnings. Whether you are struggling with addiction, mental health or both, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Don’t wait— reach...
How Does Denial Play Into Addiction? Addiction can be a never-ending cycle because addictive substances are both the comfort and the problem for the person who is addicted to them. In most cases, someone who relies on alcohol and drugs will continue to be in denial about their addiction unti...
The consequences of alcohol addiction can be dire. Alcoholism can lead to problems in personal relationships, at work, and with the law. It can also lead to health problems, both short- and long-term, including: Liver damage – Alcohol is processed by the liver, which can become permanently...
R Room - 《Drug & Alcohol Review》 被引量: 848发表: 2005年 The Stigma of Alcohol Dependence Compared with Other Mental Disorders: A Review of Population Studies. Aims: Stigma is likely to aggravate the severe medical and social consequences of alcohol dependence. We aim to explore the charact...