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Alcohol Abuse and the Brain: A Symphony of Chaos A typical night of drinking can end with you being an overly confident, talkative or “fall down drunk.” This condition can make for some funny stories and an interesting night but it’s really nothing to laugh at. Alcohol is responsible for these changes in you and
According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 10 million females and 1 million males suffer from an eating disorder. Individuals receive direct and indirect messages about body image throughout their lives from family, friends and the media. This has an unhealthy influence on an individual’s belief systems regarding food and eating. Some individuals develop eating
Isolation: The Curse of the Addict There is a saying in recovery rooms which states, “Addiction is the only disease that tells you that you are alright.” One of the behaviors of addicts in recovery is the propensity toward isolation. Most people involved in recovery understand the role of meetings, support groups, therapy and spiritual
How to Quiet the Cravings from Substance Abuse Cravings A craving is a persistent and powerful desire to use substances. Cravings, which are physical and emotional in nature, naturally occur after substance use stops. Cravings can last anywhere from 3-5 minutes; however, if you focus on the craving, it will last longer. The uncontrollable thinking
Addictive Thinking Patterns Addiction has a specific thinking style that enables the addict to continue using substances despite negative consequences. The Journal of Neuroscience reported findings that suggested there may be a cognitive difference in people with addictions and that their brains may not fully process long-term consequences. Researchers also indicated that alcoholics and addicts
Born Addicted: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Addicted moms are directly passing opiate and other drug dependencies to their unborn babies, causing severe damage. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the average number of addicted babies born each year ranges from 100,000 to 375,000. In Florida, the Agency of Health Care Administration
Millions of Children at Risk for Alcohol Abuse from Alcoholic Parents One in four children less than eighteen years of age suffers from living with an active alcoholic parent! According to a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration news report, 7.5 million children under 18 years of age lived with a parent struggling with
Women and Alcoholism Alcoholic women face many conflicts in personal relationships, careers, identity roles and health issues. Underlying issues such as anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress are common reasons why women abuse alcohol. Oftentimes there is a history of abuse, violence and/or neglect from their past and that may continue in the present. Due
Pleasure and Pain: Substance Abuse and Cutting Behavior Darrell Hammond, a comedian from Saturday Night Live, most known for his impersonations as Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Sean Connery, has just written a book about his life. The book depicts the physical abuse he endured as a child, his battle with alcohol and drug addiction
Drinking While Pregnant: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders There have been plenty of mixed messages over the years about drinking a glass of wine while pregnant. However, in 2005 the United States Surgeon General issued a warning that women should not drink any amount of alcohol while pregnant. Unfortunately, the disease of alcoholism does not stop
