The Dangers of Alcohol Addiction on the Body
In substance abuse, opioids dominate the conversation, especially when dangerous alternatives such as heroin and fentanyl, come onto the scene. However, alcoholism not only goes undetected, but there are dangerous...
Do You Need Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines alcohol use disorder as “chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and...
How Do You Know if You Have a Problem with Alcohol?
Many people use and abuse alcohol, but do not believe they have a real problem with it. Alcoholism is a disease that starts out with alcohol abuse, and before long,...
New Drug Could Help Treat Alcoholism
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, are hoping to develop a new drug that can be used to treat alcoholism. The drug, instead of working to simply reduce dopamine...
Researchers Link Eye Color to Alcoholism Risk
A new study shows an interesting link between eye color and the risk for alcoholism. According to researchers at the University of Vermont, the rate of alcohol dependence was 54...
Get Home Safely this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many people will find themselves with the dilemma of how to get home safely after being out celebrating with friends....
Charles Kennedy Dies from Complications Related to Alcoholism
British politician Charles Kennedy has suffered for years with alcoholism, and last week his life was cut short because of complications related to the disease. Kennedy’s family released a statement...
Not Your Normal College Party
Alcohol abuse is a big problem on many college campuses in America. While some school administrators are working to implement rules and regulations that would curb the drinking, some students...
Dismissed on a Technicality: How New Jersey Drunk Drivers are Going Free
Drunk driving offenders in New Jersey are often given a second chance; and a third; and a fourth. Many feel the state is too lenient with its drunk driving laws,...
Rutgers Fraternity Shut Down Due to Underage Drinking
Rutgers University’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has been closed because of an underage drinking incident. A 20-year-old student was taken to the hospital last November because he was severely intoxicated....