While the 2020 review suggests that consuming small amounts of alcohol may carry some benefit, consuming large amounts, even occasionally, remains detrimental. Meanwhile, 54.9% of people reported that they had consumed alcohol in the past month. As a rule of thumb, if...

At the same time, it impairs judgment and may promote behavior people may end up regretting (1, 2). More information about alcohol and cancer risk is available in the Surgeon General’s advisory. Long-term alcohol use can change your brain’s wiring in much more...

Everyone will have different internal triggers, but by recognizing some of the common ones you will be better equipped to avoid or address your internal triggers. Mental health professionals don't yet know precisely how triggers form. Some researchers believe that the...

Despite 1-octanol’s efficacy, its future viability as an effective therapy is limited by its pharmacological properties that require large volumes to be orally administered. Preclinical efficacy data for OA are positive, and human pilot data demonstrated excellent...

We are a (6) six month program, with a variety of groups to help our clients cope with their substance abuse issues. Answer House is a (6) six month Halfway House for males with substance abuse issues, we require the client contact the program through a case worker...

People with certain genes and physical characteristics may be at higher risk for alcoholism or more likely to develop certain diseases from drinking alcohol. However, this does not necessarily mean that alcoholics with this genetic code will have a shorter lifespan....

Even those with the strictest dietary regime can neglect their diets when they've been drinking. Alcohol can also stimulate appetite, lower inhibitions and increase feelings of well-being and happiness, making it harder to resist unhealthy foods. Cut out the sugar and...

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But I PROMISE you, if you keep moving being sober around drinkers forward, things in your brain will start to click. And one day, it will occur to you that you’re actually happy and enjoying your life. By removing the alcohol and making those necessary lifestyle...