November 3, 2007
- Relation between Depression and Addiction
Recent studies suggest that depression and addiction recurrently go hand in hand. There is a strong correlation between depression and addiction problem. (…)
June 29, 2007
- Alcoholism Signs – Ten Warning Signs Of Alcoholism You Should Know
In the USA alone, as many as 14 million adults are chronic heavy drinkers that abuse alcohol or are alcoholics. What is considered 'heavy drinking'? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, drinking more than the amounts shown below would be considered heavy drinking:
June 9, 2007
- Physical Symptoms Of Alcoholism, Do You Have Any?
Alcoholism disease and alcoholism physical symptoms should be understood if there's concern about alcohol abuse. Alcoholism disease can be defined as a drug addiction where alcohol consumption is at a level that interferes with the person's physical and mental health and negatively impacts family, social or work responsibilities.
Because alcohol consumption can involve many organs in the body, long-term heavy drinking puts a person at risk for developing serious health conditions and illnesses. While each of the health conditions listed below can exist for reasons unrelated to alcoholism disease, certain conditions and alcoholism physical symptoms may be indications that alcohol abuse exists and is affecting the health of the person.
