Category: Alcohol Abuse

The function of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor has been linked to the likelihood that an individual will or will not be more likely to have an increased risk of developing alcoholism due to heredity, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies [...]

If your tastes tend toward the spicier end of the palate when you’re looking at a menu and you enjoy the sensations associated with eating foods flavored with hot sauce and other fiery condiments, you may be at an increased risk for developing a problem [...]

Everyone experiences rejection on some level at one point or another in their lives. From junior high cliques to a love interest in high school or college all the way up to losing out on a job in adulthood, being snubbed by others can be [...]

Numerous studies have shown that decision-making associated with the frontal cortex plays a key role in the development of addiction. Researchers from both RIKEN Center for Molecular Imaging Science in Japan and the Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University in Canada took these findings a [...]

In a society that is learning new cocktail recipes while they eat breakfast by watching any number of morning news and talk shows, many alcohol abuse experts feel we have completely lost our compass for what is “normal,” or rather healthy, when it comes to [...]

When an individual is “in the closet” hiding their true sexuality, it affects every part of who they are emotionally, physically and socially. Feeling as though your true identity is wrong or somehow less than everyone else can cause numerous health ramifications. Researchers at the [...]

It is quite common for someone to suffer from both depression and an alcohol use disorder (AUD) at the same time. When an individual has two mental health disorders simultaneously, this is known as a Dual Diagnosis and it’s an issue that requires specialized treatment [...]

Many people assume that cigarettes are deadlier than alcohol. This is likely due in part to the aggressive campaign to educate people on the deadly effects of tobacco smoke, including the warning labels on cigarette packages and the ban in many states on smoking in [...]

When an alcoholic has a medical emergency, it’s standard practice for medical professionals to take them to the emergency room just as they would any other patient. However, a recent study says that a checklist may be an effective way to avoid clogging up the [...]

Studies that review the impacts of alcoholism and substance abuse on an addict’s family usually concentrate on domestic violence or mental health issues. A new study out of Germany focused instead on the long-term impact of treatment for alcoholism on a family’s overall financial status. [...]