Archive for 'Alcoholism'
“Cocktail Moms”: Alcoholism Among Women Rising
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Almost 2.5 million women are alcoholics, and many of them are busy juggling families and careers. ABC 7’s Health Specialist Denise Dador takes a look at how these "cocktail moms" go from happy hour to addiction.
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Nearly Double in Britain
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
The number of alcohol-related deaths in Britain has more than doubled since the early 1990s, official figures show. The Press Association writes that a total of 9,031 people died as a result of alcohol consumption in 2008, up from 4,023 in 1992, despite increased awareness of the harm drinking too much can cause.
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How to Recognize a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
They’re often unrecognizable as alcoholics, walking among us, working alongside us, able to carry out (at least superficially) their responsibilities. Perhaps they’re even members of our own families. The high-functioning alcoholic is very adept at concealing their alcoholism – even from themselves. But the signs are there. You just have to look for them.
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Early Age Drinking Leads to Severe Problems Later
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
Programs put in place to keep children away from alcohol are an important tool in the fight against substance abuse. According to recent research, the age at which a person takes a first drink could influence genes linked to alcoholism. As a result, the youngest drinkers are the most susceptible to severe problems.