ALCOHOLISM

Obesity's hit epidemic levels in the US, but it may be fueled by addiction. New study reveals strong link between alcoholism and obesity, suggesting there's more to this public health threat. New research on alcoholism, addiction and obesity.

Things that I know about Alcoholism and addiction based on personal experience.

Alcoholism affects millions of people everyday, but it also plays a role in the lives of family and friends.

Having an alcoholism problem can often be confused with being the life of the party. But do you drink socially and just a couple of drinks, or do you drink to forget and self-medicate?

Alcoholism destroys more than just the alcoholic. It is responsible for destroying homes across the United States daily.

In putting pen to paper, or more appropriately fingertips to keyboard, I find an outlet to share information on my experiences with alcoholism & drug addiction. My hope in doing this is that someone may find this helpful.

I learned about my alcoholism the hard way. Now, I shall try to help others find their recovery their way.

This is the beginning of a series about my sixty-three years of experiencing then defeating alcoholism. My purpose is to help others become conquering heroes of this terrible disease.

My journey into recovery ended decades of self destruction from alcoholism and drug abuse. I lived in quiet desperation, as I sank to the bottom of my life. I am a baby boomer living sober. Read on, there may be a piece of my life, you can see in yourself.

How I avoided the fact of my family's alcoholism, but eventually we escaped the problem.

Alcoholism does not have to rule your life, and you do not have to fight harsh withdrawal symptoms. With these natural remedies for alcoholism, you will be able to find actual help for your alcoholism.

An exploration of gambling addiction from a personal level and the similarities to alcoholism and addiction in general. Also a exclamation of its sweeping effect on young adults.

Alcoholism affects the people around you that you would least expect. It takes more than the will of the alcoholic to overcome their problem. Friends and family both need to assist the alcoholic in their treatment.

Alcoholism is a chronic disease, treatable by medications. Short term solution Benzodiazepines are prescribed. Longer term treatment includes: Naltrexone, Disulfiram, Acamprosate calcium, Topiramate, Zofran & soon to be sold Vivtrol besides therapy.

Studies conclude a link between alcoholism and various genes. Gene 'GABRG3' found in alcoholic effected families. When D-2 receptors in the brain are depleted, addiction to alcohol increases. Less CREB gene in the amygdia increased alcohol in rats.

An informative piece on alcoholism and how it is affecting the United States.

The question that has been kept unanswered is not what the effects of alcoholism are. The most prevalent question today is how to quit alcoholism. There are several guides and support groups available today.

Is alcoholism a disease? Why is the determination if alcoholism is a disease important?

Based on the information in Fingarette's book, Is alcoholism really a disease or has this idea been pushed by those with special interest in proclaiming it a disease for various reasons?

What you eat DOES make a difference in both treating, avoiding, or coming to grips with alcoholism. Alcoholics tend to frequently be deficient in food intake requirements for good health

Alcoholism curtailed the pitching career of the Indians' Sam McDowell, turning what should have been a Hall of Fame career into a series of "what ifs".

An overview of how nutritional health is endangered by alcoholism

Busting the Myth: True personality is NOT revealed when a person is drunk. Before we tar and feather Mel Gibson, let's get the facts about alcoholism straight.

You might know someone in your life that you may feel concerned about because you feel that he or she may be becoming an alcoholic. If so, these are a few ways to treat alcoholism.

Through the years I've heard a couple of people I know in recovery from alcoholism say that even if there were a magic pill to cure their disease, they wouldn't take it.

As hard as alcoholism is on its victims, it can be even harder on those they love. All over the world, people are struggling over whether or not to confront a friend or family member who is drinking too much, ruining their lives in the bottom of a bottle.