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Alcoholism

Booze Before Bed: The Effects Of Alcohol On Sleep

May 7, 2010

Sometimes falling asleep is no easy task, and for many it’s downright difficult to do under any circumstance. Due to its sedative effect, alcohol is a common choice for those who have a hard time finding a way to fall asleep. It’s important to consider the other effects, however, that alcohol will have—namely on the [...]

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What Are The Effects Of Alcohol Addiction

April 22, 2010

Alcohol addiction has wide-ranging effects that encompass all aspects of the addict’s life. Some of the potential effects of alcohol addiction could include: Physical effects – Pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, insulin resistance, alcoholic dementia, nutritional deficiencies, heart disease and in extreme cases; death. Economic effects – Loss of employment and the subsequent financial problems [...]

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The Fattening Effects of Alcohol

April 21, 2010

One of the important facts about alcohol is that it cannot be stored and therefore must be metabolized. The body begins this process by breaking down the alcohol into Nicotinamide Adenine Dehydrogenase (NADH) and acetaldehyde. After that, the body must then metabolize both of these substances. Unfortunately, the NADH and acetaldehyde are produced at a [...]

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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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How Do I Prevent Alcohol from Taking Over My Life?

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If you are trying to prevent yourself from drinking too much alcohol at social gatherings or even in your daily life, there are certain things you should know about how to live a life that is balanced and alcohol-free. Here are a few ways that you can keep your alcohol intake under control. One of [...]

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