A person with a drinking problem hurts himself and the people who surround him on a daily basis. Every person who has a problem with alcohol or other drugs affects at least four other people, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association says....
Social drinking can sometimes pass the point from responsible fun to alcohol abuse. If you suddenly find your friend to be constantly drunk, you may have an alcoholic friend on your hands, warns Columbia University's health services. The...
A number of factors should be taken into consideration when determining if someone has a drinking problem. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, dependence on alcohol develops over time and usually presents symptoms...
Talking to a loved one about his drinking problem may be one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do, but it's also one of the most important. According to the Hazelden Foundation, alcoholics often deny their drinking problem to the point of...
About 15% of Americans drink excessively, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Excessive alcohol use can increase a person's risk for cancer, stroke, high blood pressure and a host of other conditions, according to...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more about 7 percent of the population--14 million people--meet the criteria to be classified as alcoholics....
Often the phrase "I don't have a problem with alcohol" is a clear indication that a person has an irregular relationship with alcohol. One of the first signs of a drinking problem tends to be the denial that there could be a problem. Non-addicted...
Being the child of an alcoholic can be just as troubling as actually being an alcoholic. Even as adults, children of alcoholics struggle with mixed feelings about a parent's disease. Talking to your parent can be difficult and emotional, but it is...
Accepting a sibling's drinking problem is rarely easy, and can be even harder for your mother or father to deal with. While alcoholism and drinking addictions are relatively common, they can be ruinous to your brother or sister's financial, social...
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, problem drinking often leads to alcoholism. Alcohol abuse causes 100,000 deaths every year in the U.S., states the AAFP, but it can be treated successfully. Problem drinking differs from...
Your body must break down foods before it can use them to provide energy and build healthy tissues and red blood cells. The liver plays an integral role in accomplishing this because it is responsible for breaking down nutrients and turning them...
Alcohol and tobacco are some of the most commonly used mind-altering substances in the world. As such, problems caused by abuse of these drugs can be seen within individuals, families and communities everywhere. Understanding the potential...
Diet drinks are popular calorie-free beverages. The attraction is the flavor; these drinks are often more enticing than plain water. There are some health risks associated with consuming diet drinks regularly. They displace healthier beverages in...
While many women drink casually in the weeks before they learn they’re pregnant, it’s essential to stop drinking alcohol as soon as you find out you’re expecting. Any alcohol you drink will pass through your placenta and into...
Protein drinks or shakes are used for weight loss or as a supplement to a normal diet to help people gain weight. People may also use protein drinks after obesity surgery and to improve athletic performance. These drinks use a variety of sources...
XS Energy drinks are canned low-calorie, sugar-free carbonated beverages. XS Energy drinks contain caffeine and other ingredients purported to enhance feelings of energy and alertness. While you may be able to use XS Energy drinks with no...
Gallstones can range from extremely painful to barely noticeable. If you have experienced gallbladder problems in the past, you may be nervous about including certain items in your diet, like beer. Your gallbladder interacts directly with your...
According to "The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods" by Michael Murray, distilled water is the purest form of water. Water is vaporized into steam and recooled to form water. Murray states that distillation removes nearly all impurities from water....
Milk is a commonly consumed substance in Western societies. You drink milk to get your calcium, your drink milk to get your vitamin D, but despite its benefits, milk may have some disadvantages. Drinking milk as a regular part of your diet can...
Drinking a whey protein shake may be a quick way to get in a high-protein meal, but these drinks are not for everyone. Also, supplementing with a shake every once in a while may not be a problem, but consistent use could wreak havoc on your...
Many people turn to diet soda to get their carbonated beverage fix without the calories that high-calorie sodas bring to the table. However, research shows that diet soda isn't benign and may lead to significant health problems if consumed...
Plastic bottles are typically made of polyethylene terephthalate, also known as PET, according to Plastic Info. PET is lightweight and difficult to shatter, making it the preferred choice for plastic bottles in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug...
Beer is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grains, such as barley and wheat, and is usually flavored with hops. It typically contains a lower amount of alcohol by volume than wine or hard liquor. Drinking beer in moderation may pose few...
If you have a milk allergy, soy milk may seem like a viable alternative when you need something to pour over your cornflakes. Unfortunately, many people who have a milk allergy also have an allergy to soy. If you have respiratory symptoms such as...
Water sources can be contaminated by bacteria, heavy metals and other contaminants. Charcoal filters, or carbon filters, are a common method of water filtration; they come in various types. Charcoal filters can be attached to the water faucet,...
Soft drinks represent a part of many Americans' diets. Manufacturered in a range of flavors and marketed to both children and adults, soft drinks have been widespread in American society for decades. While the drinks may prove refreshing and...
For many people with diabetes, checking labels and switching from sugar-laden products to lower sugar products such as diet colas has become second nature. But for diabetics who are more likely to develop kidney disease than people without...
The National Kidney Foundation reports that someone with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 30 to 59 mL/min has stage three kidney disease. GFR measures how well the kidneys filter wastes out of the blood. In stage three of chronic kidney...
Green tea's use dates back more than 4,000 years. Traditional medicine has long acknowledged green tea's health-boosting effects including improved circulation, increased mental focus and detoxification. Considerable amounts of scientific research...
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