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Nick Carter: I am drug free but alcohol addiction is ‘still a problem for me’
Nick Carter spoke to FOX411 about his memoir, “Facing the Music and Living to Talk About it,” and he revealed to us that he is still struggling to stay clean.
How to Overcome Alcohol Addiction Part II
This substance abuse, like tobacco, can start in the teen years for various reasons. In fact, survey results from the National Institute of Health indicate that 28.6 percent of the 12th graders and 40 percent of the college students reported binge drinking. Again, “binge drinking” is defined as five or more drinks on the same occasion. Surveys reveal that binge drinkers can down as many as six to nine drinks in one setting...
Piece of puzzle unlocked in what drives alcohol addiction
Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have made an important discovery that may help to explain the neural mechanism that drives alcohol consumption in cases of addiction.
Why honeybees may be key to understanding alcohol addiction
The behavior of honeybees may hold the key to future studies of alcohol addiction, according to new research.
How Depression Can Lead to Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Depression can be at the heart of drug and alcohol addiction. Successful addiction treatment helps patients understand on the root of their addiction.
What causes alcohol addiction? Study investigates
Rats that persistently choose alcohol despite negative consequences have the same altered signaling mechanism in the brain as human addicts, a study shows.
How Can I Explain My Alcohol Addiction To My Spouse?
Are you looking for ways to come clean to your spouse about your alcohol problem? Check out our advice on how to break the news to your significant other
What Can Alcohol Addiction Lead to?
Dr. Kevin Wandler discusses the repercussions of alcohol addiction and how these addictions can effect your over all health and wellbeing.
What Does Alcohol Addiction Does to the Body?
Dr. Kevin Wandler an addiction specialist for The Recovery Village discusses the multiple ways that alcohol addiction effects each portion of the body.
Is There a Link Between Smoking and Alcohol Addiction?
Research reveals smoking can cause the development of alcohol cravings within an individual. Gain insights into the link between smoking and alcohol addiction
What Constitutes Alcohol Addiction?
There is a large difference between a social drinker and someone who is addicted to alcoholic beverages. Dr. Kevin Wandler discusses these differences and ho...
Stages of Alcohol Addiction: Which Stage are You Experiencing
Alcoholism is a progressive disease that occurs over a period of time rather than overnight. There are five stages of alcohol addiction.
Save a life, know the seven signs of alcohol addiction
It can be difficult to identify signs of alcohol addiction in yourself or someone you know. When a person crosses the line from moderate or social use to heavy drinking it, can be dangerous territory. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse...
5 signs could suggest alcohol addiction
Other than tobacco, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and about 17.6 million people suffer from abuse or dependence.<br>"Long-term alcohol use is harmful to every organ in your body, especi
How to tell if you’re at risk for drug and alcohol addiction
While many factors affect the likelihood of getting hooked, certain elements do increase the chances of developing an addiction.
Detox Is A Vital Step Toward Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Detoxification can take up to a week, however full drug and alcohol recovery requires much more than just putting down the bottle or stopping use of a drug.
5 Things You Should Know About Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Whether you have tried to quit alcohol on your own and didn’t succeed or just went through an intervention, the realization that your drinking habits are affecting your life can leave you feeling out of
New study finds way to help treat alcohol addiction and ease withdrawal symptoms
According to a new study by Scripps Research scientists, activating a receptor found in brain cells may help treat alcohol addiction and ease some withdrawal symptoms. The researchers studied the effects of activating the receptor in alcohol-addicted rats and reported the results today in the journal eNeuro.
Why Not Start Addiction Treatment Right In The ER?
Like asthma or diabetes, opioid addiction is a chronic condition. Could treatment that begins when people show up in the ER get them on the right road faster?
Most People With Addiction Simply Grow Out of It: Why Is This Widely Denied?
The idea that addiction is typically a chronic, progressive disease that requires treatment is false, the evidence shows. Yet the "aging out" experience of the majority is ignored by treatment providers and journalists.
