Alcohol use in older adults is relatively common. Still, as a rule, most people drink in smaller and smaller amounts as they age. But this is not always the case. Some people develop serious alcohol problems in later life. Others …
Many people aged 65 and older drink beer, wine, or liquor. And unfortunately, significant numbers of these older adults develop problems that require enrollment in alcohol addiction treatment. Some seniors in need of treatment have been affected by alcohol addiction …
In any given year, hundreds of thousands of Americans undergo some form of bariatric surgery. A number of procedures fall under this general heading, including gastric bypass operations. Some bariatric procedures won’t affect your future risks for alcohol problems. However, …
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Behavior changes are common in people affected by all forms of addiction. That includes people affected by alcohol use disorder and dysfunctional alcohol abuse. One common change is an increase in the tendency to lie, deceive and blame others. Why …
There’s a good chance that you or someone you know drinks wine regularly. Limited use of any form of alcohol may not harm you in any significant way. However, today, many health experts are concerned about the rise of something …
Excessive drinking is a perennial problem among America’s older teenagers and young adults. Not only can it lead to accidental injuries and alcohol poisoning. It can also eventually lead to an urgent need for alcohol addiction treatment. Today, a new …
If you’re looking for ways to slow down your drinking, there is help. Many strategies can help reduce how much and how often you drink. The key is to find what works best for you. Suppose you can’t slow down …
It’s no secret that alcohol and aggression are linked in some way. But how are they related? Is there a direct correlation between the two, or are other factors involved? The effects of alcohol are complex and can vary from …
Alcoholism is a complex disease, and it’s easy for an alcoholic to blame others for their drinking. Many of those who love those experiencing an alcohol use disorder struggle with attending to and continuing to care for their loved one. …
“Go to meetings.” It’s probably the first and most-often repeated advice given to people entering recovery for alcohol addiction, meetings: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or any other 12-step self-help meeting appropriate for your situation. But is there a difference between …
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