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Myths, Manipulations, and Untruths About Hangover Cures The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines hangovers as “a set of symptoms that occur as a consequence of excessive alcohol use.” Hangovers can be miserable and can last 24 hours or longer. Despite what many people think, there are no guaranteed cures for […]
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Described as Periods of “Dynamic Brain Change,” Alcohol May Have a Greater Impact During Particular Ages According to an editorial published in the BMJ entitled “Lifetime perspective on alcohol and brain health” (BMJ 2020;371:m4691), the brain may be more sensitive to the negative effects of alcohol during certain ages. The article notes that during periods
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Why We Tend to Drink More During the Holiday Season A recent article in Healthline addresses a major concern “How Easy Is It to Binge Drink During the Holidays?” According to the reporting, many holiday celebrations are associated with alcohol or have alcohol readily available. The social acceptability of drinking at holiday parties makes
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Alcohol Poisoning – Symptoms and Causes Consuming too much alcohol can have devastating consequences on a person’s health. One concern is that binge drinking or having too much alcohol can cause alcohol poisoning. Someone with alcohol poisoning can end up in the hospital or worse. Consuming large amounts of alcohol over a short period
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In an Effort to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19, Boulder Restricts Alcohol Sales The City of Boulder, Colorado issued an emergency order to take effect September 25 through October 8 to prohibit the same of alcohol for on-premises consumption after 10:00 pm. The emergency order, according to the city’s website applies to 199 businesses.
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WHO Expresses Global Concern Over Alcohol-Related Violence Studies show that alcohol may be a contributing factor in a large percentage of violent crimes. The problem is not one isolated to the United States, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a bulletin regarding the issue as far back as 2010. According to the bulletin, the
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National Data Regarding the Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 25% of adults 18 years and older have had at least “one heavy drinking day” in the past year. Heavy drinking days are defined as five or more drinks for
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How Drinking Can Affect the Health of Your Heart While many people know that alcohol can affect your liver and your blood pressure, many do not realize the toll it can take on your heart. According to Healthline, “alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease caused by alcohol abuse.” Over time excessive alcohol
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The Numerous Health Benefits of Quitting Alcohol Sobriety is not always the easiest path. Any person in recovery from alcohol addiction can tell you that there are ups and downs along the way. One of the biggest obstacles is preventing relapse and avoiding triggers. Even though it can be difficult, deciding to commit to sobriety
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Holiday Drinking Trends Have Deadly Consequences Studies show a dramatic increase in alcohol-related highway deaths between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Thanksgiving holiday saw more than 800 alcohol-impaired fatal crashes from 2013 to 2017. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving often termed “Blackout Wednesday” has quickly become one
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