The risk of developing an alcohol or drug addiction is not equal for everyone. A variety of genetic and environmental factors contribute to an individual’s likelihood of developing an addiction. Fortunately, having specific risk factors in your background does not...
A recent report published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors establishes that assessing patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) based on the biological and psychological roots of their alcohol addiction could help predict more effective treatment...
Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction may experience a sense of shame or embarrassment stemming from the myth that a character flaw or moral failing is responsible for their substance dependence. It may help them in their recovery to learn that...
Your drinking secret is far from “safe” when you’re struggling solo. It may feel embarrassing to share your issues concerning alcohol with anyone. It’s totally understandable, especially when you may seem to be doing just fine from an outsider’s perspective. The last...
You probably already know that alcohol can damage your liver and also cause weight gain. Alcohol converts to sugar in your bloodstream, which provokes an insulin response that studies show can lead to weight gain by causing your body’s cells to store glucose as fat....
