From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

March 27, 2010

Researches have shown that there can be a definite genetic inclination for getting alcohol problems. This goes even more for sons of dependent fathers than for daughters. It is unknown how big the extra risk is, but offspring of alcohol addicts must keep in mind that they have a larger chance to develop alcohol problems. [...]

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How Long Can Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Take To Go?

March 27, 2010

After getting out of a rehab center for 21 days, would one still have alcohol withdrawal symptoms? If so, how long would they last?

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The Possible Side Effects of Alcoholism

March 27, 2010

Cancer 2-4% of all cancer cases are related to alcohol. Upper digestive tract cancers are the most common, hitting the esophagus, mouth, larynx, and pharynx. Women who drink prior to menopause are more likely to develop breast cancer. Your risk of skin cancer doubles if you drink slightly more than “moderate levels.” Some studies implicate [...]

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Some The Most Common Alcoholism Symptoms You Can Get

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Alcoholism symptoms begin to appear in an alcoholic after consumption of alcohol over prolonged periods. To decide whether or not you are a chronic alcoholic you can ask yourself a few questions, like do you get offended when asked about your drinking, do you feel guilty about your drinking, have you tried to cut down [...]

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Signs Of Liver Disease

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Liver disease is a condition that is very common. It affects more people that you think. If you suspect yourself of having a liver disease symptom, then review your other symptoms to help you determine whether it is necessary that you take appropriate action to help protect your liver. Liver disease symptoms can be hard [...]

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Alcoholism – Comprehensive Overview, Treatments, Complementary And Alternative Therapies

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As far as the body is concerned, alcohol is a poison. Some of the effects of chronic alcohol consumption include damage to the brain (women may be more vulnerable to chronic alcohol consumption), liver, pancreas, duodenum, and central nervous system. Alcoholism causes metabolic damage to every cell in the body and depresses the immune system. [...]

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