Drinking This Much Alcohol Can Slash Your Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Neither of these are actual types of dementia, because you cannot get better from dementia, and there is some chance of recovery in both of these conditions. If a person regularly drinks much more than the recommended limit of alcohol, it can damage their brain. It causes their memory and ability to think clearly to get worse over […]
Read MoreChronic Liver Disease: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
These changes can compromise brain function and drive the transition from controlled, occasional use to chronic misuse, which can be difficult to control. The changes can endure long after a person stops consuming alcohol, and can contribute to relapse in drinking. Alcohol is a toxin, and it’s your liver’s job to flush it out of […]
Read MoreStages of Alcoholism: Symptoms of Early, Chronic & End Stages
However, if a person has an attachment to drinking, such as relying on it to “have a good time,” they may develop problematic drinking habits and eventually develop an AUD. If alcohol dependence sets in, it will likely be more difficult to stop drinking because of the presence of withdrawal symptoms and possibly cravings for […]
Read MoreStages of Alcoholism Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Alcohol misuse has negative consequences at every stage and severity. Even people considered to be early alcoholics or those diagnosed with mild alcohol use disorder are at risk of adverse health effects. Alcoholism is classified as both a tolerance and dependence on alcohol. Unlike a problem drinker, an alcoholic will experience withdrawal symptoms if they […]
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