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Asking yourself the right questions and recognizing key signs will help you define whether you are an alcoholic or not. If you’re asking the question, you may already know the answer. If the signs are there, they are usually apparent to not only you but also those around you. Alcohol addiction can be a unique…
You might be wondering when someone truly needs to seek help at an alcohol addiction treatment center. Recognizing the physical signs of alcohol dependency can help you help a loved one or help yourself. When someone loses control over their drinking, the symptoms will be apparent, indicating to their loved ones that they need support.…
One of the most challenging aspects of recovery is figuring out and admitting to yourself that you have a problem. Maybe your drinking started casually in social settings, or perhaps alcohol has always been present in your life in some way, shape, or form. In modern society, drinking is an everyday circumstance, and drinking frequently…
Each person, man or woman, is unique. As a result, the effects of alcohol vary depending on the person. Some people are able to limit their alcohol intake. Others find it difficult to control their drinking. However, over time, addiction may take hold. You should not underestimate the dangers of alcohol addiction, as addiction is…
There has been a lot of media coverage lately around the tragic deaths of Long Island mom Diane Schuler, pop star Michael Jackson and pitchman Billy Mays. All of the stories include allegations of alcohol and / or drug abuse or misuse. All include real people whose lives were taken too soon. And all of…
Healthday reported that taking a regimen of prescribed medications is the most effective way to reduce withdrawal symptoms and urges to drink alcohol in those being treated for alcohol dependence. The conclusion came from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Combine study, a large-scale, multi-site, combined medication and behavioral treatment study. Data was…
A new study found an increase in alcohol dependence possibly due to American teenagers drinking at earlier ages. In particular, this increase in alcohol dependence seemed to be explained by women drinking at increasingly younger ages throughout time. While researchers saw an increase in earlier drinking and alcohol dependence in men, the changes were much…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. While media tend to focus on teenagers who drink during this month, the truth is that alcohol and alcoholism affect every demographic. Here are some facts about women and girls and alcohol that you might not know. If you have any questions, please reach out to Crossroads today at 877.978.1667.…