Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol Does Not Prime You for a Good Night’s Sleep
It’s not unusual for the busy individual (female especially) to relax with a glass of wine after a long day. She is likely to believe that the indulgence ensures she can wind down and enjoy a peaceful night of rest. According to recent research, however, she would be wrong.
Excess Alcohol Leaves Men Unable to Detect Emotional Cues
Excess alcohol leaves men less capable of processing emotional responses. Italian researchers suggest that too much drink dulls areas of the brain responsible for emotional processing leaving men less capable of appreciating things like irony. And it isn’t only intoxicated men who suffer from this, the damage is permanent and makes men emotionally stunted whether[.....]
Smells Connected With Alcohol Activate Brain
Individuals who have an alcohol addiction often relapse over and over again after receiving initial substance abuse treatment. One reason that alcoholism is difficult to overcome is that the cues that lead to alcohol consumption often turn up in unexpected places.
Drinking Alcohol Linked to Mouth Cancer and Poor Oral Health
You may already know that excessive drinking can lead to liver disease. However, new research is now showing that indulging in alcohol may also cause cancer of the mouth.
Does Alcohol Consumption Increase the Risk for Colon Cancer?
There are many negative consequences associated with the consumption of alcohol. Some are immediate, such as injury or being more likely to engage in risky behaviors. Others are often not realized for years, such as liver disease or some types of cancer. Much research has been conducted to attempt to determine the patterns and frequency[.....]
Raising the Cost of Alcohol Could Curb Excessive Drinking
When gas prices skyrocketed so did the sales of more mileage efficient cars. A rise in the minimum price for alcoholic drinks such as liquor and beer could minimize how much people drink them, according to a Canadian study highlighted in a recent news article.
Measuring Impact of Patterns of Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
The use of alcohol during pregnancy can result in many serious problems that follow the child through to adulthood, but many women ignore or are unaware of the risks of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). In addition, many women consume alcohol before they realize that they are expecting.
Chronic Drinking Linked to Abnormalities in Brain Causing Motor Function Impairments
According to a recent study done by researchers at Vanderbilt University, chronic drinkers will have to deal with many brain deficits as a result of their heavy drinking. Alcoholics can perform the same functions as non-drinkers, which was demonstrated in a simple exercise involving finger tapping but their brains have to work much harder to[.....]
Holding Retailers Responsible for Alcohol Problems
Alcohol use is associated with a heightened risk for many negative consequences. Binge drinking is especially connected with dangerous choices, risky sexual behavior and injuries. Individuals who drink often find that their inhibitions are reduced by alcohol and they engage in behaviors that they would never otherwise participate in.
The Dangers of Combining Motorcycles and Alcohol
There appears to be a noted divide between those that prefer motorcycles and those that view them as a vehicle of heightened risk. When alcohol is combined with that heightened risk, the results can be devastating. Industry studies have shown that motorcycles are more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether alcohol[.....]
