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Alcohol Induced Hepatitis
Alcohol induced hepatitis, also known as acute alcoholic hepatitis is a form of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Alcohol induced hepatitis is a major cause of liver cirrhosis in first world...
View ArticleAlcohol abuse up after weight loss surgery: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For some obese people, drinking problems may become a new burden following weight loss surgery, according to a new study out Monday.Although the rate of alcohol abuse...
View ArticleDrunk drivers show risky lifetime drinking habits
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people convicted of drunk driving may have a lifelong struggle with risky drinking habits, a new study suggests.In interviews with 700 adults with a drunk-driving...
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Need Some Mental Health Support? There's an App For That
Applications for smart phones and other technology are popular and can make life easier in many ways, ranging from apps that can find the cheapest gas station to apps that can track your menstrual...
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Gender Differences in White Matter Loss Due to Alcoholism
In the United States, about 17.6 million adults have a problem with alcohol. Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, also called alcoholism, are two serious alcohol problems. When an individual has...
View ArticleMinority Women's Health: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Alcohol and drug abuse are significant problems for many American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Alcohol and drug abuse have been linked to increases in injuries, violence, and mental health...
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Holiday Stress, Parties and Hangovers: Drinking Responsibly This Holiday Season
Holiday parties are among the highlights of the winter season, and these parties tend to involve drinking alcohol. If you’re not careful, you might overindulge in festivities, leading to a hangover the...
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Super Bowl Drinking: How Women Can Avoid A Hangover
Football is one of America’s most popular sports. It is not just the men who are passionate about their teams. Ladies, we love the game as well and really get into our teams. This Sunday is the biggest...
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How Much Alcohol Do You Drink?
Alcohol consumption is a large part of the American culture in that it is used in celebration, toasts, as a form of bonding, at sporting events, after bad days and during the holidays. It is advised...
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Exploring Drunkorexia: Starving For Alcohol
During April’s Alcohol Awareness Month, and with National Alcohol Screening Day on April 11, experts are looking to increase awareness of a dangerous fad called drunkorexia. Drunkorexia is an...
View ArticleWhy do I turn into a monster when I drink?
Well first off I'm not an alcoholic I never drink but when I do it's not good I've got alcohol out of my life. It's a decision I made that I think is for the best. But here's my problem I wet out with...
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Alcohol Induced Hepatitis
Alcohol induced hepatitis, also known as acute alcoholic hepatitis is a form of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Alcohol induced hepatitis is a major cause of liver cirrhosis in first world...
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A Summer of Drinking: Alcohol’s Effect on the Teen Mind
Holidays like the Fourth of July are usually characterized by drinking and socializing with friends and family. It’s nice to let loose and enjoy some fireworks after working hard the rest of the year....
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Learn the Facts about Alcoholism: September is National Recovery Month
A majority of women (60 percent) have one alcoholic drink at minimum per year, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health. Of the women who drink alcohol, “13 percent have more than...
View ArticleCan Facebook Help Screen For Underage Drinkers - HER Week In Health
In this edition of EmpowHER's "HER Week in Health" for the week of October 7, 2011, Bailey Mosier talks about a study that shows how Facebook may serve as an additional screening source for underage...
View ArticleAlcoholism: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Risks
The positive side is that treatment and recovery are possible, as suggested by the name of the month. However, it is still a major problem to be addressed, and people who are in recovery need to be...
View ArticleAlcoholism: Symptoms, Causes, Risks and Treatments
Despite the legality of alcohol for people 21 and over, there can severe consequences associated with drinking it and becoming addicted to it. Alcoholism is defined as a disease that involves craving,...
View ArticleA Stressed Child Often Becomes a Stressed Adult, Depending on Support Networks
Children are resilient. That's something we hear all the time and for the most part it's true. Children often cope with big changes, illnesses or even deaths better than adults do. They tend to...
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How Binge Drinking Affects Mental Health
Did you know that drinking four or more alcoholic drinks during one sitting is considered binge drinking? According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, binge...
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Excessive Drinking and the Digestive Tract
If you find yourself having to reason with a loved one as to why he or she should cut down on alcohol, perhaps this will be ammunition for you:Heavy drinking can wreak havoc on the digestive tract. The...
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