Category: Sober living
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Binge Drinking The Most Common Type of Excessive Alcohol Use
In the United States, the threshold is set at four or more drinks for women and five or more for men within a two-hour window. However, if you travel to the United Kingdom, the definition shifts to consuming more than six units of alcohol for women and more than eight for men in a single…
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Abstinence or controlled alcohol consumption?
Problematic alcohol abuse is treated either by aiming for complete abstinence, abstinence for the duration of therapy or controlled alcohol consumption. Disorders in alcohol consumption are among the most common, having the highest impact on morbidity and mortality, in mental health care. Fourth, only a small subset of original participants in the outpatient arm of…
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Depression, Anger, & Addiction: The Role of Emotions in Recovery
In this context, it is easy to overlook or discount the health and social damage caused or contributed to by drinking. Drinking moderately if you’re otherwise healthy may be a risk you’re willing to take. When it comes to alcohol, if you don’t drink, don’t start for health reasons. When taking care of children, avoid…
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Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Pancreatitis can occur as a sudden attack, called acute pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis can turn into chronic pancreatitis, which is a condition of constant inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis is a risk factor for the development of pancreatic cancer and diabetes. To learn more about alcohol treatment options and search for quality care near you,…