Signs of Alcoholism: The Alcoholic Blackout

A common symptom of alcoholism or alcohol abuse is blackout drinking. What exactly is a blackout? Blackouts occur when there is a memory lapse while consuming large doses of alcohol. Heavy drinkers or even the occasional binge drinker may experience blackouts. When a person experiences a black out, they are awake and conscious but can …

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Stay Aware of Holiday Alcohol Abuse

While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can also be a dangerous time, especially if you tend to drink too much or are around others who may overdo it on the alcohol.The suicide rate always goes up during the holidays, and studies indicate that alcohol is involved in one third …

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Alcoholism – Causes and Treatments

The term alcohol comes from the Arabic ‘al kuhl’, meaning fine powder of antimony or other distilled substance. its over-use can lead to extreme impairment in physical, social and occupational functioning. Disorders associated with its chronic abuse include cirrhosis, fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis and liver failure.Malnutrition may become apparent as those afflicted forget to eat …

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What Is Alcoholism? A Personal View

A question that evokes a lot of reactions and few solutions. everybody has an opinion. What is alcoholism? Is it a disease, is it a sign of weakness or is it a genetic disorder? Officially alcoholism is described as an addiction to or a dependency on drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks. But what does …

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