As Little As One Alcoholic Drink a Day Could Raise Blood Pressure, Study Finds
New research finds that any amount of alcohol can impact high blood pressure, even in people who don't struggle with hypertension. Read more in Health.com.
The Death Toll from Excessive Alcohol Consumption: What You Need to Know
Researchers say excessive alcohol consumption in the United States is causing both long- and short-term deaths. Read more in Healthline.
6 Ways to Support Someone Recovering From Alcohol Use Disorder
The support of family and friends can make a big difference in someone’s recovery from alcohol use disorder, especially in the early stages. Read more in Everyday Health.
Alcohol and Narcissism: What's the Connection?
People with a pattern of narcissism often turn to alcohol to reinforce a false sense of grandiosity. Read more in Verywell.
Alcohol Rehab: Detox, Withdrawal Symptoms, Coping
This article will explain what alcohol detox is, how to know if you need alcohol rehab, what withdrawal symptoms to expect, and which treatment program might be the right fit for you. Read more in Verywell.
How to Overcome Addiction
This article discusses how drug and alcohol use disorders are treated and offers suggestions for overcoming drug addiction. Read more in Verywell.
Understanding the 12 Steps of Alcohol Addiction Recovery
This article will describe the foundation of the steps, what each of the 12 steps of recovery means, what to expect when doing the steps, and how to help a person recovering from an addiction. Read more in Verywell.
Omicron and ‘Dry January’: Tips on How to Succeed During the Surge
“Alcohol is an affordable, accessible, and socially acceptable way to relieve stress and can provide immediate relief from stress by relaxing the central nervous system and increasing dopamine production in the brain,” said Vanessa Kennedy, PhD, director of psychology at Driftwood Recovery in Texas. Kennedy told Healthline that we’re all experiencing limitations placed on our ability to regulate our stress, loneliness, and boredom through social contact.
However, she explains, alcohol misuse has negative consequences for physical and mental health when used more frequently and for longer periods of time. Read more in Healthline.
What Happens During Alcohol Rehab and How to Know If You Need It
This article will explain what alcohol detox is, how to know if you need alcohol rehab, what withdrawal symptoms to expect, and which treatment program might be the right fit for you. Read more in Verywell.