After drinking alcohol, you may have noticed concerns like stomach pain, discomfort or bloating. While occasional abdominal bloating is normal, alcohol-related abdominal bloating may cause more uncomfortable symptoms and indicate other medical conditions or complications. To improve alcohol-related stomach bloating and discomfort, you must first understand how your digestive system processes alcohol. How Alcohol Affects…
It’s rare to visit a restaurant or attend a party without seeing people drinking beer, wine or liquor. People use it to kick back and relax after work or on the weekends and, for many, it’s a go-to solution to feelings of anger, depression or grief. Unfortunately, this all-too-common substance is also one of the…
Excessive drinking and alcohol use impacts almost every aspect of your health. Your hormone health is no exception. Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men, and it also plays an important role in the female reproductive system. Heavy alcohol consumption and testosterone levels are linked. Drinking too much can decrease testosterone and impact your…
If you or someone you know has been drinking more during the global pandemic, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 crisis has created challenges for many people, which has caused some to turn to alcohol as a way of coping. Increased Alcohol Consumption During the Pandemic There are several indicators that alcohol consumption has been on…
Are hard liquors more dangerous than other alcoholic drinks? Fundamentally, alcohol is the same, whether it’s found in hard liquor or beer. Alcoholic beverages all contain the recreational drug ethanol. The problem with hard liquor is that it’s much stronger than beer. A bottle of liquor can have nearly 40% more alcohol by volume than a…
Just as cuts and wounds mar our outward appearance, trauma leaves an enduring mark on a person’s life. It changes how they react to people and circumstances. Whether the trauma happened in the past or just a few weeks ago, traumatic experiences are hard to overcome. For many people need professional counseling to find healing.…
Alcohol is the most regularly used addictive substance in America. It’s also easy to fall victim to alcohol use. The most shocking aspect of this socially accepted and widespread substance is that it’s also the most dangerous to quit. Alcohol is one of only a few drugs with withdrawal symptoms so severe that they can…
Addiction can be hard to admit to, especially if it leads to actions you’re not proud of. Professional addiction treatment is a proven way to overcome addiction but getting help and going through medically supervised withdrawal can be difficult to begin. It can be even worse if your loved one is living with addiction but…
Drinking has become a normal part of our culture. The easy accessibility of alcohol sees this substance in the hands of many adolescent boys. By the time they’re 18, over half of the teenagers in the U.S. have had a least one drink. What may have started for your son as partying, relieving stress, or…
Few marriages survive the impact of untreated alcohol addiction. This insidious disease destroys what’s supposed to be a sacred bond of love and trust. Whether your spouse has been struggling with addiction for decades or you’ve just started noticing the signs of alcohol dependency, recovery is possible. If you’re afraid for your spouse’s safety and health…
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