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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Alcoholism' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Alcoholism 1. Alcoholism - Why You Need To Break The Chains - By: Michael Russell Although some would have you believe it is cocaine the fact is that alcoholism is the biggest drug use problem in the world. Alcoholism is a complex disease with physical, social and psychological consequences--not only for alcoholics, but also for people closest to them to the extent that alcoholi... 2. Alcoholism Recovery Using Alcoholics Anonymous - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is a killer! It kills when people drink and it kills in withdrawal. To get out of this cycle of death, many have tried the healing techniques of Alcoholics Anonymous. These fortunate ones are alive and sober today by practicing the precepts that A.A. advocates. Two alcoholic... Featured ArticleAlcoholism - Easy Ticket To Death How often do you drink alcohol? Is it your lifestyle? When was the last time you actually said no to a bottle of whisky? Through the years, alcohol has become part of any social gathering, be it a business gathering or a get together party with friends and family. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner celebrations are almost not complete without a sparkling wine or two to celebrate. Alcohol has carved a special place in mankind's social life. Alcohol is not bad at ...
Read full story 3. Alcoholism: Admitting To Your Addiction - By: Michael Russell Alcohol has long been a part of our lives. In fact, you can find alcohol being mixed into many of the dishes and recipes to enhance their taste. Wine is even present on certain meals most especially when there are special occasions and parties. So basically, many people use alcohol but they don’t... 4. Alcoholism And How It Develops - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism has a number of definitions depending on whom is defining it. To those who witness it firsthand, it seems like a form of escalating madness. Even within the medical community there are differing viewpoints about alcoholism. Psychiatrists may focus on the psychological components of alcoho... 5. The Truth About Alcoholism And Women - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is a disease and it basically stems from genetic, environmental or psychosocial factors. The factors, though, that influence a woman to drink is different as those of a man. While research indicates that most problems involving alcoholism is influenced genetically, other factors influen... 6. Alcoholism Treatment - By: Michael Russell Doctors have not been able to find a cure for alcoholism. However, it is a treatable disease. The initial step in the treatment of alcoholism is called detoxification. This step requires that the person stop drinking. This is meant to help eliminate the harmful physical effects of alcohol from his o... 7. Alcoholism: Alcohol Drinking, Dependency And Abuse - By: Michael Russell Despite some benefits of regular but moderate alcohol use, the risks of abuse are more numerous and harmful. Excessive consumption of alcohol is the 6th leading cause of death in United States. Alcoholism in itself is one of the most preventable health problems. Research has produced compelling evid... 8. Teenage Alcoholism - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is not only an adult problem, even though its use is legally limited to Americans over 21 years of age. Statistics show that an American male’s first drink comes at age 11, and a female first experiences alcohol at age 13. The average age Americans become regular drinkers is just under ... 9. Treating Alcoholism With Disulfiram - By: Michael Russell Almost 200,000 people take the drug disulfiram on a regular basis to help them fight off the cravings of alcoholism. Disulfiram has been used to assist alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety for about 50 years. Disulfiram, also known as TETD, was used in the production of rubber in t... 10. Alcoholism And Hypoglycemia - By: Michael Russell Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, happens when your body’s blood sugar level has decreased to the point it cannot provide you with the energy needed for everyday activities. Alcoholism is a life-threatening addiction to alcohol. This craving is next to impossible to defeat. Recent studies have in... 11. Alcohol’s Relationship With Cancer - By: Michael Russell Cancer kills more Americans each year than anything except heart disease. It is estimated that over 526 thousand Americans will die from cancer this year, and anywhere from 2 to 4 percent of these cases can be directly or indirectly attributable to excessive alcohol usage. The strongest connec... 12. Three Stages Of Alcoholism - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is a progressive disease that can take years to develop. Alcoholism can be defined as a disease in which the sufferer is compelled to drink, even though it is negatively affecting his relationships, his work and his family. Men and women who aren't pregnant can usually consume a dri... 13. Natural Treatments For Alcoholism - By: Michael Russell Alcoholics cannot resist the urge to drink alcohol, and then drink more alcohol. They are not stupid people (not always, anyway!). Most are aware of how bad excessive drink can be for the human body, but despite their knowledge they have lost their ability to control the amount of alcohol they dri... 14. Five Warning Signs Of Alcoholism - By: Michael Russell Most of us now understand that alcoholism is a disease, and no one intentionally tries to catch a disease. But the cause of alcoholism is quite readably discernable - drinking alcohol. Yet most adults drink, at least occasionally, despite this knowledge. Why take the risk? Of course there ar... 15. Complications Developing From Alcoholism - By: Michael Russell Alcohol seems to act as a stimulant upon use. People become gregarious and outgoing. They find their inhibitions disappearing. But in reality alcohol is a depressant. With abuse it can cause muscle impairment and slurred speech. A heavy drinking binge can even lead to coma or death. Alcoholism... 16. Alcoholism: Causes And Risk Factors - By: Michael Russell There are several possible reasons why some people turn from casual or social drinkers to alcohol abusers and finally to alcoholics, when others do not. Evidence shows that the amount you drink or the frequency that you drink in the early years of drinking have a large effect on whether or not you'... 17. Alcoholism Vs. Alcohol Abuse - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is a disease involving uncontrollable physical dependence and emotional reliance on alcohol. The sufferer is unable to stay away from drink even when faced with dire consequences in all areas of his life - marriage, work, financial health. It is a chronic disease and often progresses to... 18. Does Alcoholism Run In Your Family? - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is a physical dependence on alcoholic beverages. There are several determining factors in alcoholism. First alcoholics feel a physical dependence exhibited by withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, nausea, sweating, and anxiety when alcohol is stopped after heavy drinking. Drinking more a... 19. Alcoholism: A New Web Trend? - By: Michael Russell It seems that the online world becomes more and more aware of the problems of the real world and many companies sponsor reviews about alcohol prevention websites, while bloggers start interesting threads and discussions about this topic. It’s amazing to read through these blogs and see... 20. Alcoholism - Symptoms - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is a disease characterized by excessive drinking. It is a chronic and progressive disease. Alcoholism can cause severe health problems and can even be fatal, if it is left untreated. If you recognize the symptoms of alcoholism, then you can seek treatment and live a long, healthy life. ... 21. Alcohol Can Increase The Risk Of Cancer - By: Michael Russell Tragically, more than 500,000 people die each year due to some form of cancer - be it breast cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, or lung cancer. Despite the millions of dollars spent every year on cancer research and new cancer fighting drugs, it seems like more and more people are being diagnose... 22. Are You Suffering From Alcoholism? - By: Michael Russell How do you know if your friend or loved one is suffering from alcoholism? It is disturbing to think that somebody close to us is suffering from a chronic disease like alcoholism. People suffering from alcoholism frequently exhibit characteristics than are detrimental to relationships including those... 23. The Destructive Effects Of Alcoholism - By: Michael Russell Do you have an idea that you are already an alcoholic? Are you just shying away from the fact that you are suffering from alcoholism? Strangely, some people suffering from alcoholism may not even know that they already have problems with alcohol. It is estimated that about 17.6 million adults are su... 24. Adolescent Alcohol Drinking And Alcoholism - By: Michael Russell Young people from ages 12 through 20 participated in a survey. The surveys were designed to satisfy four potential trends related to adolescent alcohol drinking and alcoholism. The responses were then broken down into various groups. The first trend was to determine whether alcohol drinking produ... 25. Alcoholism - A Social Dilemma - By: Michael Russell Alcoholism is known not much by its use of alcohol. Rather it’s the abuse of drinking alcohol beyond a threshold which a man or woman can tolerate is called alcoholism. Most people start using alcohol as a social drink. But eventually if they drink regularly, a thin line can be crossed which lead... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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