Normally, the body processes alcohol with enzymes. But if you drink heavily over time, the body reacts differently. We e ...
How long does alcohol withdrawal last?
Alcohol withdrawal lasts from several hours to several days, but should be resolved within 7 days after your last drink. ...
Why do people get hangovers?
Experts don't know what causes hangovers. A hangover might be caused by non alcohol compounds in drinks themselves, pers ...
Why do I drink, drug, or have addictive behavior?
Wondering what lies behind your compulsive behavior? Learn about the personality disorders which drive us to drink, drug ...
Binge drinking and the effects of alcoholism on the family
The effects of alcoholism on the family can seem obvious. So what should you do if you are the spouse or child of a bin ...
Behavior therapy for substance abuse
Three cognitive behavioral therapy ideas you can implement from home. If you want to see a counselor or therapist for a ...
Should being drunk in public from alcohol intoxication be a crime?
Laws that try to control consumption of alcohol by punishing the effects of alcohol differ by country and jurisdiction w ...
What does the Bible say about drugs and alcohol?
25 years ago I searched the Bible for direction concerning alcohol and drugs. I was a new believer and determined not to ...
Drug and alcohol abuse and the homeless
We explore how people end up on the streets...and the relationship between being homeless and drugs and alcohol abuse. S ...
Expressions of drunkenness (and intoxication) BOOK REVIEW
Interested in the biological, social and cultural influences behind alcohol consumption? Is drunkenness and intoxicatio ...