There is good news this month in the battle to fight alcohol abuse disorders. Researchers from Queensland University of Technology have identified a new treatment that could be ready for human clinical trials shortly. This treatment innovation is an FDA–approved beta blocker called pindolol. Pindolol More Effective Than Current Drugs for Treating Alcohol Abuse Pindolol …
Every April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has worked to educate the public and reduce the stigma surrounding alcohol misuse and its related issues. Declared Alcohol Awareness Month, this year’s theme is “Talk Early, Talk Often: Parents Can Make a Difference in Teen Alcohol Use.” Parents may fear …
Marriages, even Christian marriages, can survive for years under the strain of alcohol abuse. The personal stresses that led to the substance abuse do not get better, but they fade into the background as a tug of war develops between the partners. Finally, equilibrium of sorts is reached, where the offending behavior is met …
Alcohol does not discriminate: young and old, rich and poor, males and females, Christians and non-believers alike succumb to its allure and false promises. But for women in particular, alcohol abuse carries special dangers and stigmas. Alcohol Affects Women Differently Women make up about one-third of individuals who become dependent on alcohol. This does not …
Within the last decade, we have heard the words, “sober living program” more often than ever. But what exactly is a sober living program? And how does it affect the recovery process of those with addictions? The National Institute of Health conducted studies that show that recovery patients who go directly from rehabilitation programs back …
True rehabilitation transforms the individual and helps them to replace old destructive habits with more positive and healthy activities. Alcoholism is a dangerous disease that can ruin a life and greatly diminish the quality of the lives of those around the person recovering. There is much compassion for this disease, which is why it is …
Alcoholism is an epidemic. More and more rehabs crop up each year, and the number of people going through detox is staggering. There are some important medical facts to be aware of when you stop drinking, even if you have only been drinking for days or weeks. Alcohol detox is serious, and you should always …
