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    Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder: Is It a Disease, a Mental Health Condition or Genetic? 

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    Alcohol consumption is a standard part of social life for many, but for some, it can spiral into a more serious issue—alcohol use disorder (AUD). [...]

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    Is “Functioning Alcoholic” Still a Common Term? Understanding Its Relevance Today

    979 words|4.9 min read|

    The term "functioning alcoholic" has been around for decades, often used to describe individuals who manage to maintain seemingly everyday lives while engaging in regular, [...]

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    Does Alcohol Affect the Gallbladder?

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    Alcohol consumption can have widespread effects on the body, impacting various organ systems. But does alcohol affect the gallbladder in a significant way? While the [...]

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    Behavior of an Alcoholic: Understanding the Signs

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    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions of people nationwide, altering their behaviors, thoughts and lives in profound ways. The behavior of an alcoholic is often [...]

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    What Causes Alcohol Addiction?

    751 words|3.8 min read|

    Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic condition characterized by an inability to control drinking despite adverse consequences. But what [...]

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    Why Do I Shake When I Drink Alcohol?

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    Experiencing tremors, or shaking, after consuming alcohol can be a concerning and confusing symptom. Shaking from drinking alcohol can indicate underlying health problems or a [...]

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    What is Cross Addiction?

    617 words|3.1 min read|

    Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue affecting millions of people worldwide. While many are familiar with the concept of addiction to a single substance, [...]

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    I’m Taking Lyrica – Can I Still Have Alcohol?

    722 words|3.6 min read|

    Have you ever received a new medication and needed to educate yourself on the possible side effects of the drug? Have you ever taken an [...]

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    Can I Undo Damage From Alcohol?

    891 words|4.5 min read|

    Anyone who has had too much to drink one night knows that alcohol can have some significant effects on the body. You might feel disoriented, [...]

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    Understanding Alcoholism as a Chronic Disease of the Brain

    719 words|3.6 min read|

    Battling addiction is not easy. Those who struggle with addiction often share how lonely, disheartening and overall hard it is to face and fight addiction. [...]

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    The Psychological Effects of Alcohol Dependence

    659 words|3.3 min read|

    Alcohol dependence, also known as alcoholism, is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by strong cravings for alcohol, loss [...]

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    What’s the Difference Between Liver Cirrhosis and Hepatitis?

    704 words|3.5 min read|

    Liver diseases, cirrhosis, and hepatitis are both significant health concerns that can bring a range of complications. Each condition has its distinct causes, characteristics and [...]

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    Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Addiction Recovery: The Gray Area

    784 words|3.9 min read|

    The recovery world can be challenging, with many complex questions to face. Humans are habitual creatures and highly receptive to our environment, so it is [...]

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    Alcoholic Myopathy: A Comprehensive Guide  

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    Chronic alcohol consumption can lead to muscle weakness, pain and atrophy. This condition is known as alcoholic myopathy. While alcoholism is often associated with liver [...]

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    How Klonopin Can Help You Overcome Alcohol Withdrawal

    698 words|3.5 min read|

    Alcohol withdrawal is a complex and challenging process, one that can produce a variety of uncomfortable or even distressing symptoms in the person recovering. There [...]

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    A Look at Alcohol’s Negative Effect on Sleep Quality

    870 words|4.4 min read|

    Drinking alcohol makes most people somewhat drowsy – it follows, then, that many would assume a drink or two before bed could help ease one [...]