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28-07 Bariatric surgery likely to increase risk of alcohol dependence, says study
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In recent times, weight reduction has become a fad among youngsters who can go to any extreme in order to get a perfect body. People are going berserk to lose those extra kilos and often get caught in the web of “fad diets,” which eventually lead to various eating disorders. Although a lot of people opt for healthier options, such as physical wo
13-07 How excessive drinking affects heart life
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the prominent reasons for illness and disability among men and women of different age. In fact, heart diseases and stroke are the leading causes of death of American adults. Despite the numerous advancements in the field of prevention and treatment of heart diseases, it still poses a major risk in the United
22-06 Energy drinks mask alcohol’s effects and increase injury risk, finds study
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Energy drinks, the so-called lethargy busters and mood boosters, have more hazards than benefits. Although they may differ in volume and ingredients, at the end of the day, most of them are sweetened carbonated beverages, laced with high levels of caffeine and substances like guarana, taurine, glucuronolactone, ginseng, and B vitamins. While most of
19-06 Management of moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms
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With excessive drinking contributing to over 4,300 yearly deaths among the people aged below 21 years in the United States, alcohol is probably the most prevalent substance abuse among the youth, highlights the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), an estimated
09-06 Latest fad in town: Alcohol blankets
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Gone are the days when coats and body warmers were the most desirable to beat the chill. Students have now found a new way to ward off cold and keep themselves warm from bone piercing chill of winters. Alcohol blankets, also referred to as beer jackets, booze blankets and vodka veils are doing more than winter overcoats for them during a night out o
29-05 Integrate reward-based therapy to tackle alcohol abuse
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One of the troubling facts about alcohol is that people who indulge in drinking are likely to have difficulty in controlling their impulses and emotions. As a result, they are likely to make alcohol abuse a habit at an early age. The short- and long-term impacts of alcohol have been linked with numerous risky unintentional and intentional consequenc
19-05 5 tips to rein in excessive drinking
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Alcohol has always been at the center of controversy. It can have myriad effects on the body and mind due to various factors, such as duration of drinking, quantity of alcohol consumed, intensity, whether alcohol is mixed with other drugs, age, gender and body weight. Like other substances, the effects of alcohol too vary from person to person. (mor
16-05 ‘Drunkorexia’ and other drinking practices
Posted in Addiction, alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
Drunkorexia, a nonmedical term coined to refer to a combination of “drunk” and “anorexia,” is a condition comprising binge drinking along with self-imposed diet-related behaviors to cut down calories gained by drinking alcohol. It also refers to individuals who use purging to reduce the intake of calories. (more…)
10-05 Why should parents talk to children about alcohol?
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Alcohol is one of the widely used substances of abuse among adolescents in the United States with 2.4 million teenagers, aged between 12-17 years, drinking alcohol in 2015, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). By being under the influence of alcohol, adolescents are more prone to accidents, overdosing, alcohol poisoning,
27-04 ADHD increases vulnerability to alcohol abuse
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurological disorder typically diagnosed during childhood, is characterized by impulsivity and hyperactivity. Several researchers have highlighted the fact that children with ADHD are more prone toward developing alcohol and substance abuse problems. In fact, there is a connection between ADHD and
28-07 Bariatric surgery likely to increase risk of alcohol dependence, says study
Posted in Addiction, alcohol addiction, alcoholism, drinking by Rachael - 0 Comments
In recent times, weight reduction has become a fad among youngsters who can go to any extreme in order to get a perfect body. People are going berserk to lose those extra kilos and often get caught in the web of “fad diets,” which eventually lead to various eating disorders. Although a lot of people opt for healthier options, such as physical wo 13-07 How excessive drinking affects heart life
Posted in Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction, alcoholism by Rachael - 0 Comments
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the prominent reasons for illness and disability among men and women of different age. In fact, heart diseases and stroke are the leading causes of death of American adults. Despite the numerous advancements in the field of prevention and treatment of heart diseases, it still poses a major risk in the United 22-06 Energy drinks mask alcohol’s effects and increase injury risk, finds study
Posted in Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
Energy drinks, the so-called lethargy busters and mood boosters, have more hazards than benefits. Although they may differ in volume and ingredients, at the end of the day, most of them are sweetened carbonated beverages, laced with high levels of caffeine and substances like guarana, taurine, glucuronolactone, ginseng, and B vitamins. While most of 19-06 Management of moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Posted in Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
With excessive drinking contributing to over 4,300 yearly deaths among the people aged below 21 years in the United States, alcohol is probably the most prevalent substance abuse among the youth, highlights the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), an estimated 09-06 Latest fad in town: Alcohol blankets
Posted in Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
Gone are the days when coats and body warmers were the most desirable to beat the chill. Students have now found a new way to ward off cold and keep themselves warm from bone piercing chill of winters. Alcohol blankets, also referred to as beer jackets, booze blankets and vodka veils are doing more than winter overcoats for them during a night out o 29-05 Integrate reward-based therapy to tackle alcohol abuse
Posted in alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
One of the troubling facts about alcohol is that people who indulge in drinking are likely to have difficulty in controlling their impulses and emotions. As a result, they are likely to make alcohol abuse a habit at an early age. The short- and long-term impacts of alcohol have been linked with numerous risky unintentional and intentional consequenc 19-05 5 tips to rein in excessive drinking
Posted in alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
Alcohol has always been at the center of controversy. It can have myriad effects on the body and mind due to various factors, such as duration of drinking, quantity of alcohol consumed, intensity, whether alcohol is mixed with other drugs, age, gender and body weight. Like other substances, the effects of alcohol too vary from person to person. (mor 16-05 ‘Drunkorexia’ and other drinking practices
Posted in Addiction, alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
Drunkorexia, a nonmedical term coined to refer to a combination of “drunk” and “anorexia,” is a condition comprising binge drinking along with self-imposed diet-related behaviors to cut down calories gained by drinking alcohol. It also refers to individuals who use purging to reduce the intake of calories. (more…) 10-05 Why should parents talk to children about alcohol?
Posted in alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, alcohol addiction by Rachael - 0 Comments
Alcohol is one of the widely used substances of abuse among adolescents in the United States with 2.4 million teenagers, aged between 12-17 years, drinking alcohol in 2015, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). By being under the influence of alcohol, adolescents are more prone to accidents, overdosing, alcohol poisoning,