Having Fun on Memorial Day without Alcohol This year’s Memorial Day celebration will undoubtedly look a little different than it has in the past. As states begin to ease lockdown restrictions, more and more people are venturing out. Regardless of whether you are celebrating at home, or going to a social distancing BBQ, you can […]
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How Quitting Drinking Can Help Strengthen Your Immune System According to the Mayo Clinic, people with unhealthy alcohol use including binge drinking or heavy alcohol consumption may be suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Alcohol Use Disorder can have a number of adverse health effects including liver disease, digestive problems, and heart problems. AUD can also
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How Alcohol Can Cause Additional Harm During Coronavirus Lockdown The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions to nearly every aspect of people’s life. Uncertainty over the economy and the length of the pandemic have led to concerns that people may turn to alcohol. The World Health Organization Europe (WHO/Europe) has issued a statement reminding people that
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The impact that Excessive Drinking can have on the Aging Process Heavy drinking can have serious health implications. According to WebMD in addition to taking a toll on your liver and increasing your chances of getting certain kinds of cancer, it can also age you faster than normal. In their 14 part slideshow on Alcohol
Understanding the Impact Alcohol Can Have on Your Body Many people wonder if there are safe amounts of alcohol to consume. The truth is that even low amounts of alcohol can negatively impact your health. As described in the University Health Network (UHN) guide “Alcohol and Your Liver,” alcohol is a toxin that can
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Study Shows Secondhand Harms of Alcohol A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs and released by Science Daily estimates that one in five (approximately 53 million people) are harmed because of someone else’s drinking each year. The harm experienced by others includes: Threats or harassment Ruined property Vandalism Physical aggression
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The Toll Alcohol Can Have on Your Finances Alcohol addiction can have devastating consequences on nearly every aspect of your life including your health, your relationships and your finances. Many people fail to see how much that alcohol dependence affects your overall financial well-being. Purchasing alcohol. Alcohol in and of itself is expensive. Excessive drinking
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Understanding Alcohol Allergies and Alcohol Intolerance A person can be allergic to alcohol but the actual occurrence of it is somewhat rare. What is more likely is that someone has developed an alcohol intolerance or that they are allergic to something in alcoholic beverages. According to Healthline, some potential allergens in alcoholic beverages include: Wheat
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How Heavy Drinking Can Increase Your Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s According to the UK Alzheimer’s Society “excessive alcohol consumption over a lengthy time period can lead to brain damage, and may increase your risk of developing dementia.” It is well-established that heavy alcohol consumption can seriously impact the brain. Heavy alcohol consumption over a
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) put out a warning years ago about the harms associated with mixing alcohol and caffeine. That did not stop beverage giants for producing caffeinated alcohol beverages such as Four Loko which combined the two and was briefly marketed in the United States. College students and young professionals alike were
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