Reading Time: 3 Minutes Alcohol addiction is a severe problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a disease that can be challenging to diagnose, and many people suffer in silence. However, identifying the symptoms of alcohol addiction is the first step toward healing. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to identify alcohol addiction symptoms and take the necessary […]
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The Shocking Reality of Alcohol Addiction
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Alcohol abuse is a big problem worldwide, causing more than 3 million deaths each year, which is about 6% of all deaths. In the US, alcohol abuse kills more than 140,000 people every year, and this number is increasing. Shockingly, one in ten Americans aged 12 or older has Alcohol Use Disorder, which is a […]
Loneliness and Addiction
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Addiction can be an incredibly lonely disease. Substance use disorders, whether an opioid addiction, alcohol addiction, or a benzodiazepine addiction, can leave individuals feeling isolated, withdrawn, and emotionally distant. As the addiction progresses, it’s not uncommon for these individuals to cause damage in their relationships, lose the support of family and friends, and spiral into […]
Women’s Health Week: Women & Addiction
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Why Are Women Prone to Addiction? Taking a Look At Four Common Factors Specific to Females National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH). The week of May 10-16, 2020, serves as a reminder for women and girls, […]