Why Certain Professions Have Higher Rates of Substance Use Disorders It is no secret that lawyers have a higher rate of substance use disorders than other professions, but the question remains why? Why are certain industries more susceptible to alcoholism and drug problems compared to others? Why are lawyers more prone to mental health […]
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Understanding Alcohol’s Impact on Internal Organs According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), heavy alcohol consumption can negatively impact nearly every part of your body. Eventually, prolonged, heavy alcohol use can cause liver failure or death. It is important to seek help immediately if you have an unhealthy relationship with
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New Guidelines Suggest Only One Drink Per Day for Men According to Politico, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will recommend that men cut back their drinking. Instead of limiting themselves to two drinks per day, the committee will present new guidelines suggesting that men only have one drink per day. This would mean that both
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Careers that May be More Likely to Lead to Alcohol Addiction According to Business Insider, there are a number of professions that have higher rates of alcoholism. Their reporting indicates that the top 5 positions where people are more likely to die from alcoholism are: Bartenders Shoe machine operators Roofers Painters Cooks Other professions with
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Understanding the Emotional Toll Alcoholism Can Take on Children In a recent article published by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the devastating realities of how heavy alcohol use can affect children. According to the article, “One in five adult Americans have lived with an alcoholic relative while growing up.” Children who are
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Do Genetics Make It More Likely that A Person Will Have AUD? Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a problem affecting millions of people across the United States. Researchers have spent decades trying to determine if there are AUD risk factors such as a predisposition based on genetics. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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