Why is Alcoholism Considered a Chronic Disease? Why is Alcoholism Considered a Chronic Disease? Although many of us think of alcoholism as “just a bad habit,” it is proven to be a chronic physical disease as well as a mental disorder. This fact puts alcohol addiction in a new light
How to Know If You Are Addicted How to Know If You Are Addicted You know you shouldn’t, but the urge is overpowering. You reach for the bourbon and with shaky hands pour it into a glass and take a sip. Immediately you feel on top of the world again.
Is Alcohol Detox Dangerous To Do By Yourself Is alcohol detox dangerous to do by yourself? Many people decide that it may be beneficial for them to detox at home. Unfortunately, this decision is usually made because they feel that the challenging situation that they find themselves in is much
How to Help an Alcoholic Who Doesn’t Want Help How to help an alcoholic who doesn’t want help? That is one of the most asked question when it comes to alcoholism. Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions, and it is sad to see a loved one emerging into
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