Alcohol Dependence

Alcoholism is classified as disease, and an addiction or dependency to alcohol. There isn't a set amount of drinks per day that qualifies one as an alcoholic; alcoholism is determined by how your body reacts to alcohol...

Qualifying for the Pharmacogenetic Naltrexone Alcohol clinical trial - positives, negatives and my opinion on prescription drugs and being a subject in medical research.

Is a friend or a family member alcohol dependent? Learn more about alcoholism and why some people get dependent on alcohol

Alcohol dependency is a serious & highly negative state of being that can destroy lives of those afflicted and the friends and family who care about that person. Here is a brief overview of dependency and options for treatment.

Alcoholism effects millions of Americans every day, but there is something you can do.

Society has the ability to dictate the behaviors of individuals and such is the case of alcoholism.

For individuals who suffer from complications of alcohol cravings, the use of Campral may provide relief.

Patients who are alcohol dependent and received the drug topiramate,had fewer days where they drank heavily, consumed fewer drinks per day and had more days in a row when they did not consume any drinks at all when compared to a control group who received a placebo.

When considering treatment options for alcohol dependence, consider treatment beyond the use of prescription medications.

This article gives great tips on how to stay sober.

Do you or someone you know drink excessively? Are you unsure on what type of help is available for someone who drinks excessively?

Alcoholism comes in many forms and it does not take someone drinking every day to be classified as an alcoholic. Learn about the various type of alcoholism

Alcoholism is a serious disease that affects millions of individuals. In addition to treatment and counseling programs, there are medications available to treat the condition.

A brief description of what alcoholism is and what symptoms to look for.

A discussion at alcohol risk factors, alcohol tolerance and alcoholism prevention.

This article explains the origins of this awareness months as well as the objectives and other helpful information.

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?

Prior to analyzing the real hidden causes that lead to the development of alcoholism, it is important to dispose the misconceptions.

Many skeptics have raised the question about alcoholism being a true disease, I assure you it is.

This article will cover what alcoholism is, what causes alcohol dependency, the signs and symptoms of alcoholism. You will learn the affects that alcohol has on the human body and how to begin recovery.

In his usual way, Rick Wilson, the pastor of Celebrate Recovery in Seymour, IN continues to help others to find the path of spiritual freedom he has enjoyed for the past 5 years.

Alcoholism is identified by a number of signs.

A journal critique about Robert Cloninger and other researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine who have reported that individuals with substance use disorders exhibit high levels of novelty seeking.

A look at how alcohol affects our overall society, as well as individuals.

In this 4th segment of writing about my personal experience as an alcoholic - with the focus is on how it started.

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.

Young adults who are heavy drinkers or dependent on alcohol have, on average, far more sexual partners than the average young adult, said researchers. This is concerning because it can contribute to the spread of STDs and have other negative health consequences.

Society's tradition and culture has housed a monster for centuries. This ghost that sleeps in our closets and drowns our sorrows is also the spirit of celebration and religion. Here's the facts.. you decide

Over the last several decades there has been a large shift from aversion therapy to medication along with some type of behavior treatment, generally cognitive behavior therapy.

Alcoholism, is a serious self destructive disese that effects 1f million menn and women.

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.