It wasn’t long ago that drinking alcohol while pregnant was considered socially acceptable. Today, thanks to an enormous amount of research, it is common knowledge…
Alcohol has long been used for pain relief in emergency medical situations where other methods were not available. Today, many people who suffer from chronic…
Everyone hates hangovers. The headaches, nausea, fatigue, and anxiety often experienced after a night of heavy drinking can range from moderately irritating, to so severe…
If you have suffered from addiction you have likely been asked why you couldn’t “just quit”. You may have even asked yourself this question after…
Studies have shown a startling increase in alcohol use among women in the U.S. in recent years. In the past, cultural norms prevented most women…
Alcohol use disorder commonly occurs alongside a gambling addiction. There are a variety of factors that influence and encourage this relationship. One obvious reason is…
The term “sex addict” has become less concrete in recent years, and there is debate in the medical community about whether sexual addiction actually exists.…
For many years, if you had a drinking problem, you were quickly labeled an “alcoholic”. This term has been thrown around carelessly for generations and…
Diabetes is one of the most common illnesses in America, and although it can be managed, it can also be life-threatening if it is too…
Addiction does not discriminate. It touches people of all ages, races, backgrounds, and social statuses. But one thing that every addict has had in common…