Statistics on Binge Drinking and Heavy Drinking The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) recently published a detailed infographic regarding the harms of excessive drinking in the country. According to their research using the CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Alcohol Program, “Excessive drinking is one of the biggest, most detrimental issues to public […]
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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 Consumption Increases During the Holidays Studies show that alcohol consumption can increase considerably during the holidays. With Thanksgiving fast approaching during a year unlike any other, it is important to take a minute and find ways to remain true to your sobriety or to seek treatment if you have an unhealthy relationship with
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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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CDC Guidelines Regarding Excessive Alcohol Use According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive drinking can have a serious impact on a person’s health. Men may be more at risk for certain alcohol-related health conditions since they are more likely to drink excessively. Additionally, according to the CDC, men are more
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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
Liver Damage Caused by Excessive Drinking There are several health issues associated with excessive drinking. One of the most common is alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). Liver disease caused by alcohol occurs in “10 to 15 percent” of Americans who drink heavily according to Healthline. There are three stages of ARLD: Alcoholic fatty liver disease Acute
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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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Proposition 13 Takes Alcohol Tax Question to the April Ballot On April 7, 2020, Anchorage voters will be asked whether they will allow the Anchorage Assembly to levy a five (5) percent tax on retail sales of alcohol. As reported by the Anchorage Daily News, the revenue from the tax would go to public safety
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Excessive Alcohol Use Linked to Numerous Deaths Across the Country As reported by CNN, a new study published in the Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research journal shows that “the number of alcohol-related deaths increased by 50.9%” from 1999 to 2017. Liver disease and overdoses from alcohol or alcohol mixed with another drug were the primary
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