Long- and Short-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Skin
Drinking can sometimes lead to flushed skin, causing redness in the face. We're all probably aware of the red nose associated with alcohol, which can seem harmless. [...]
How Does Alcohol Affect Blood Pressure?
Alcohol is a common social lubricant, and many people praise the benefits of the occasional drink. Sources such as Medical Daily cite potential upsides of light, occasional [...]
Drinking When Bored? What It Could Mean
If you find yourself bored without alcohol or drinking simply because you're bored, you might be developing an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Regular drinking is often considered [...]
Can Alcoholics Drink O’Doul’s or Other Nonalcoholic Drinks?
Recovering from alcoholism is a challenging journey for many reasons. Alcoholism isn't only about the addiction to alcohol itself. It's also about having a crutch that makes [...]
Do You Sleep Better When You Drink?
A last glass of wine before bed or a drink before getting ready for sleep is an idea that makes its way into every form of media. [...]
“Off the Wagon” and Other Alcoholism Terms Explained
The drug and alcohol recovery community often uses confusing terminology that's hard to grasp when you first come across it. There's often still a stigma in society [...]
What It’s Like to Experience Alcohol Cravings
Alcohol is an influential substance in society, and its use dates back thousands of years. The earliest traces of alcohol use are from between 7000 and 6600 [...]
Why People “Drink to Have Fun” — A Sober Answer
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in the United States, and as a result, it's the most commonly abused as well. Nearly 70% of Americans drink, [...]
How the Ritual of the Heroin Needle Can Become Addictive
Heroin addiction is one of the most notorious substance abuse problems we hear about in mainstream media. In movies, people addicted to heroin are depicted as being [...]
What Is ‘Leaky Gut’ in Alcoholism?
The term "leaky gut" has recently gained a lot of online attention. However, don't be shocked if your doctor is unfamiliar with it. Increased permeability of the [...]
