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Alcohol and Liver Cirrhosis
If you or someone you know is a heavy alcohol drinker, then you should be aware of the potential for cirrhosis of liver....
Codependency: How Families Enable Alcoholics to Function
Codependency is a classic sign of an alcoholic in the family and uncovering its causes and treating its symptoms can lead to a healthier relationship....
Does Family History Influence Choice of Relationships?
People with alcoholic parents are much more likely to choose an alcoholic partner for complex reasons that can be difficult to understand....
Family Therapy for Alcohol Issues Family Life
Family therapy can help an alcoholic become sober and allow other family members to explore their role in the disease of alcoholism....
Genetics Versus Upbringing in Alcohol Abuse
Is alcoholism genetic, or a result of upbringing, or both?...
How does Alcoholism Affect Children?
Children of alcoholics are affected deeply by the situation at home...
How Much Alcohol is Too Much?
Too much alcohol can be dangerous, but how much is too much?...
How to Cope With a Recovering Alcoholic
Recovery from alcoholism can sometimes be as difficult as the disease itself and the support of friends and family can be crucial to an alcoholic's progress....
Living With an Alcoholic
living with an alcoholic is a rollercoaster ride, and it's a family disease that affects everyone...
Pretending When You Have a Drink Problem
Facing up to alcoholism is hard and pretending there is no problem is common....
Teenage Alcoholism
Alcohol is a commonly used substance by teens and the incidence of alcoholism in this group is growing. Find out how to spot the signs and how you can help....
The Problem of Teenage Drinking and Alcoholism
Underage and teenage drinking is worryingly on the rise. Be clear about the boundaries and how to help them...