Entries from 2015-11-01 to 1 month

The Course to Addiction: Phases of Alcohol addiction

Moderate drinking isn't a cause for worry in most grownups. As soon as alcohol consumption gets out of control, you may be on an unsafe journey to addiction. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA) estimates that 18 m…

Depression: Recognizing the Physical Indicators

Treating Physical Signs Many of us understand about the mental signs of depression. But you might not understand that depression can be connected with numerous physical indicators, too. Many people with clinical depression suffer from pers…

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse is identified as a habit of drinking that results in one or more of the following scenarios within a 12-month period of time: Inability to meet major employment, class, or domestic responsibilities Consuming in circumstances …

Alcohol can trigger alterations in the architecture and operation of the growing brain, which continues to grow into an individual's mid 20s, and it might have consequences reaching far beyond adolescence.

In adolescence, brain development is defined by remarkable modifications to the brain's structure, neuron connectivity ("circuitry"), and physiology. These changes in the brain alter everything from developing sexuality to emotions and jud…

Alcohol and Mental Health

Mental health problems not only result from drinking too much alcohol. They can also compel individuals to drink too much. There is some evidence linking light alcohol consumption with improved physical health in some adults. Between 1 and…

Alcohol and Mental Health

Mental health issues not only result from consuming too much alcohol. They can also cause people to drink too much. There is some evidence linking light drinking with better health in some adults. Between 1 and 3 drinks on a daily basis ha…