There are many misconceptions about addiction. In some cases, someone may joke that they have an addiction to something when, especially to those who are suffering from addiction, it is not a laughing matter. Although you can indeed experience addiction to many things other than illegal drugs, addiction is not merely defined by an affinity…
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Not only can alcohol cause physical and psychological dependency but alcohol abuse can cause severe medical problems. Because your liver is responsible for filtering impurities and can only filter one serving of alcohol every 90 minutes, heavy drinking can overwork your liver. Signs of alcohol addiction, such as drinking before work or drunk driving, are…
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Alcoholism is a growing problem in the United States. In fact, even those who are successful in business may struggle with the problem of alcohol addiction. Thankfully, many addiction treatment centers offer specialized programs that help professionals take control back from their addictions. For people in this position, they may wonder — how long does…
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Struggling with an alcohol abuse problem can be difficult to overcome for many people. One of the things that hinders people from quitting alcohol is they fear the withdrawal period. In fact, they may wonder — what do alcohol withdrawal symptoms look like? This is an important question to ask. Knowing the signs of alcohol…
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