Alcoholism
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I'm not sure if that's a good idea. My wife, who is an alcoholic, tried drinking non-alcoholic beer for awhile, but quit because it...
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Perhaps. Some studies have even shown that grape juice has some cardiac protective benefits, like red wine. I don't think the alcohol component...
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You have come to an important point in your life - your drinking is not making your life better, it is clearly making your life worse - and I also...
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Family risk factors for teenagers developing drinking problems include low levels of parent supervision or communication, family conflicts...
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There are few medications that are considered effective in treating alcoholism. Zofran (ondansetron) has been found to be effective in treating...
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As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a negative pattern of alcohol use leading...
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Excessive alcohol use can increase the risk of congestive heart failure by causing a cardiomyopathy -- which is a medical term used to describe...
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While some people recommend red over white wine, I have seen reports supporting both -- I'd probably stick with red. Cost shouldn't be a factor...
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The cause of alcoholism seems to be a blend of genetic, physical, psychological, environmental, and social factors that vary among individuals...
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Several studies have shown a strong connection between ADHD, drug abuse, and alcoholism. ADHD is five to 10 times more common among adult alcoholics...
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It's important to remember that not everyone with ADHD will develop an alcohol or substance abuse problem. In adults who do develop a problem...
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Yes, alcoholism is a disease. The craving that an alcoholic feels for alcohol can be as strong as the need for food or water. An alcoholic will...
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No. Alcoholism is only one type of an alcohol problem. Alcohol abuse can be just as harmful. A person can abuse alcohol without actually being an...
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Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms:Craving -- A strong need, or urge, to drink...
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Alcoholism treatment works for many people. But like other chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma, there are varying...
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