What Detoxification Really Means to an Alcoholic

The medical definition of detoxification is subjective but based on reported physical symptoms. This can lead to problems when the individual is unable, or u...

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal: Symptoms and Treatment.

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal (A.A.W.) is a physical, physiological and psychological response in someone, dependent upon alcohol, who stops drinking abruptly and...

Spotting Hidden Alcohol Issues

We all know the classic depiction of the drunk: a man slurring his words and trying to pick a fight before starting a sing-song and telling random strangers...

Animals and Alcohol: Are We Designed to Drink?

There are many myths about animals and alcohol, but is the human the only creature that chooses intoxication? Maybe not. Historical Accounts Of Drunken Anima...

New Year's Resolutions for a Better Relationship to Alcohol

One in four New Year’s Resolutions relates to either giving up alcohol altogether or cutting down on intake, but there are other ways to have a better rela...

Genetics Versus Upbringing in Alcohol Abuse

The roots of alcohol abuse vary widely and there is no definitive evidence that defines the relative effects of genetics and upbringing on the development of...

Questionnaire: Are You a Stress-Related Drinker?

Stressed drinkers consume alcohol because they believe it will help them calm down and give them tools to regain control of their lives. Who Are Stress-Relat...

Choosing a Rehab Centre Treatment and Support

A rehabilitation centre is a location that offers a safe and therapeutic location over an agreed period of time (which may be extended) and professional or v...

Family Therapy for Alcohol Issues Family Life

The route through alcoholism can be complicated. One branch of treatment is family therapy, which looks at the emotional life of an entire family, rather tha...

Alcohol and Fertility

It won’t surprise most people to discover that chronic drinking is not just bad for pregnant women, it’s bad for those who are trying to get pregnant. An...