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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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Alcohol Treatment Program helps with Recovery

February 6, 2010

Young woman describes how her life had narrowed into a tiny destructive box with full blown alcoholism, and how the alcohol treatment program at Brighton Hospital has helped her with recovery. Thebest drug and alcohol addiction help is what Brighton is all about. Brighton Hospital is the second oldest alcohol treatment program in the United [...]

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The Beer Belly: Alcohol & Sex Appeal (College Health Guru)

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Calories in alcohol? Yep! Drinking every night can lead to a beer belly, which can seriously diminish your sex appeal! Watch this video for crucial info! More information: College.Healthguru.com?yt … calories alcohol drinking beer “beer belly” fat sex appeal illumistream alcoholism alcoholic “drinking alcohol” “alcoholic drinks” “binge drinking” “effects of alcohol” drinks drink women girls [...]

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Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption on Social Environment

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Excessive consumption of alcohol has various effects on social environment. Consuming alcohol in the inappropriate times such as, while driving, or operating machines, or in working hours can lead to accidents, loss of work, and may be even more fatal. Problems Raised By Alcohol Abuse There are many consequences of abusing alcoholic beverages on social [...]

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