It’s quite common for alcoholism and depression to go hand in hand. Consider the last time you watched a movie or television show that involved a person lonely and drinking to their demise over a break-up, death of a loved…
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How Does Alcohol Use Affect Memory?
Common situations with excessive alcohol use involve “blackouts”, or moments in which a person cannot recall certain details or events after a period of heavy drinking. For many people, blackouts can be nerve-wracking; finding out from friends about what someone…
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Stephen King’s Experience With Alcoholism
For more than 3 decades, Stephen King has astonished fans all over with his ability to write horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. King’s first horror novel, Carrie, was an enormous success – it became a movie that…
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What are the Most Common Myths about Alcoholism?
Nearly 13.8 million Americans have a drinking problem, with 8.1 million of them struggling with alcoholism. Despite these high numbers, many do not seek treatment. Alcoholism and alcohol use disorders can greatly affect a person’s happiness, health, and well-being, but…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Cutting Down on Problem Drinking Habits
Oftentimes, people can avoid developing alcoholism by cutting down on their drinking ahead of time. First, it’s important to understand some signs that indicate you may be abusing alcohol: Experiencing negative consequences in school, work, home, and/or social life due…
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How has World Wrestling Entertainment Star Eva Maria Struggled with Alcoholism?
Even when we think we know an entertainer, there are aspects of their life that are often hidden to the general public. Former WWE star, celebrity on “Total Divas”, fashion designer and fitness model Eva Maria has come out regarding…
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Is Drinking Alcohol With Antibiotics Dangerous?
It goes without saying that drinking alcohol while taking medications isn’t the safest option. Without knowing how the medication you’ve taken will react with alcohol, you play your health at risk. Healthline states that in some cases, alcohol can worsen…
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Is Alcohol More Dangerous Than Marijuana?
With the legalization of marijuana, people all over the United States have pondered whether marijuana should have been legalized much sooner, with more restrictions place on alcohol because of it’s addictive properties and damaging consequences. Live Science states that both…
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The Science Behind People Who Get Angry When They’re Drunk
There are clear personality differences between people when they are drunk versus being sober. Most of us know of one person who gets very angry and/or violent when they’ve been drinking – why is this? Mel Magazine, an online magazine…
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What You Didn’t Know: Top 5 Countries With Alcohol Prohibition
The United States has several “dry counties” or counties in which alcohol is prohibited on-premises, off-premises, or both, but there are other countries that have banned people from buying alcohol altogether. Fox News states that most countries prohibit alcohol for…
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