Alcoholism in the Family

19 million children…19 million that are exposed to alcoholism, alcohol abuse or both within their family! That’s 1 in 4 kids or 28 percent of kids, made to deal with the devastating effects alcohol abuse within the family. To find out more troubling statistics and how these children are affected click here


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Alcohol Abuse Increases Cancer Risk in Women

One measly drink… Just one drink and my chances of getting cancer are increased? Unfortunately yes, as a new study has discovered that low to moderate alcohol consumption among women is associated with a statistically significant increase in cancer risk and may in fact account for nearly 13 percent of the cancers of the breast, liver, rectum, and upper aero-digestive tract combined. For a more detailed account of this story, see the original post here.


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Teen Athletes Drink More Alcohol

Picture this: your team just won the big championship football game. What’s next on the list? Disneyland or throw a huge party with plenty of alcohol? Team sports have always been closely tied to alcohol industry and a recent study has found that teens that exercise and play team sports are less likely to be smokers or use marijuana and other addictive drugs, yet are more likely to partake in alcohol abuse than their peers. Why alcohol? To find out click here:


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Who Is Condoning Alcoholism

A state funded place where alcoholics can go and continue drinking? A place where they don’t have to stop drinking or enter any kind of therapy?—wet houses.  

Places like these have sprouted in places like Seattle and Minnesota and are raising much controversy. The questions at hand are—are places like this condoning alcoholism or are they a viable alternative?

To find out more details on wet houses and what they entail see the full article here.


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Lose Weight but Gain Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Lose weight but gain an alcohol addiction… really?

Unfortunately, it has been found that people that have undergone bariatric surgery in order to lose weight and eat less after their surgery may compensate by consuming more of something else—alcohol and drugs; and thus, becoming addicted.




See the necessary details in the full article here.


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Denial Common in Alcohol Abuse

An estimated 7.4 million people are suffering from alcoholism. Of those 7.4 million people, only 1.2 percent feel they could benefit from alcohol addiction treatment as reported in a study by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

This alarming statistic sheds light on a growing rate of denial spreading across America in regards to alcohol and drug abuse. Alcoholism strips an individual of their honesty causing them to rethink their actions and explain their alcohol abuse habits.

"I've only had a couple drinks."
"I don't drink as much as my friend does."
"I'm just having fun."

any of those ring a bell? you may be one of the 98.8 percent of Americans in denial of an alcohol abuse problem. To read further and learn more about alcoholism and the alcohol addiction treatment you may need go here



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Daily Alcohol Drinking Increases Liver Damage

One tiny step to healthier living—

If you are a daily drinker, planning several alcohol-free days a week will dramatically lower your risk of developing liver disease, not to mention saving yourself from full blown alcoholism. Death, now that’s a scary word. However, people who drink daily have been shown to cause an increasing number of deaths in the U.K. due to liver disease. Now what exactly is liver disease and what does it do to my body?

Find out here, with more information on the devastating effects daily drinkers are suffering from and may not realize.


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Risky Business - Not Starring Tom Cruise!

New research has shown that alcohol abuse is a considered a gateway to other risky behaviors. Some of those risky behaviors consist of:

• less likely to regularly see their doctor, 
• more likely to have poor eating habits, 
• risky sexual behavior, 
• reckless driving decisions

For more risky behaviors to watch out for, or possibly detect an alcohol abuse problem in a family member, friend, or loved one before it's too late, see the full post here

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