While most people believe that an occasional drink won’t do them any harm, there are actually a number of ramifications for mental and physical health that can come out of any amount of alcohol consumption. A recent, extensive study of alcohol consumption has confirmed that there is no safe level of alcohol for brain health.…
An addiction to alcohol does not happen overnight. You may start out with a drink in the evening after a challenging day at the office or when socializing with friends. At a golf outing, you may have had more drinks than you had planned. As your body develops a tolerance for the substance, you drink…
Alcohol use disorder is a critical problem in the United States with thousands of people affected every year. Many people die from alcohol-related injuries, illness, and disease. In fact, alcoholism is one of the biggest causes of death in the country. It surpasses opioid-related deaths as well as deaths from motor vehicle crashes. Some people…
Alcohol is one of the most devastating addictions in our country. Yet, it doesn’t always get the proper coverage necessary. Of course, everyone is familiar with the opioid epidemic, and we give that a great deal of attention. However, people with alcohol use disorder may slide under the radar, especially if they are a functioning…
Don’t ignore early signs of alcoholism if you recognize them in yourself or someone close to you. All too often, people with a dependency on alcohol downplay the problem. The longer they stay in denial about it, then the worse it gets. Over time, alcohol addiction impacts all areas of a person’s life. However, addiction…
It’s common for an individual’s loved ones to recognize a drinking problem before they do. This is especially true of someone’s spouse. Over time, you notice that he or she drinks more and that they get irritable when they can’t drink. If you’re wondering how to deal with an alcoholic spouse, there are ways to…
One of the most rewarding, yet time demanding profession, is professional ministry. Clergy serve many roles in a community including: liturgist, family mediator, counselor, community activist and many more roles. At times, the stress related to the profession can lead an ordained person to feel alone and burnt out. Alcohol can be a common “solution”…