http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Alcoholism/437 Alcoholism articles from ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:33 -0800 Choosing the right alcohol rehab center is an important step and choosing wisely and well can actually help sustain the decision for recovery and make the recovery itself more successful. Make the decision based on the cost factor, the location of the facility, the philosophy of care offered, after care duration and nature of post rehab program, etc. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Tips-on-How-to-Choose-an-Alcohol-Rehab-Center/189049 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Tips-on-How-to-Choose-an-Alcohol-Rehab-Center/189049 It is not just a matter of where you lay your head to rest at night that makes outpatient alcohol rehab different from alcohol rehab center that offers inpatient facilities. With an inpatient facility one is required to commit to the program more totally; it offers a 24 x 7 residential facility that isolates an individual from the outside world. With an outpatient facility, one can actually carry on with their regular life in terms of work, school, family, etc.; it is part time so to speak. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-Rehab-Facilities--Inpatient-or-Outpatient-/187556 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-Rehab-Facilities--Inpatient-or-Outpatient-/187556 The action of alcohol on the stomach is extremely dangerous that it becomes unable to produce the natural digestive fluid in sufficient quantity and also fails to absorb the food which it may imperfectly digest. A condition marked by the sense of nausea emptiness, prostration and distention will always be faced by an alcoholic. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Its-Effects-On-Your-Organs/185405 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Its-Effects-On-Your-Organs/185405 Wide variety of myths was associated with illnesses and handicaps in olden days. Same was the case with alcoholism also. Most people were under the impression that alcoholics were possessed by the devil. People have strange notions about addiction. But the real fact is that it has an emotional basis. It is the result of basic beliefs, traumas and related emotional involvements one has made throughout life. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Is-it-Possible-to-Treat-Alcohol-Addiction-/157737 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Is-it-Possible-to-Treat-Alcohol-Addiction-/157737 Could you recognize the stages of alcoholism in yourself, your friends, or your family members? If you are concerned that someone you know has an alcohol problem, then just knowing the four alcoholism stages could enable you to help that person quit drinking, and may even help you save their life. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Stages-Of-Alcoholism/139799 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Stages-Of-Alcoholism/139799 Someone you love may be an alcoholic, and you dont even know it. But knowing the symptoms of alcoholism, and the warnings signs people with alcoholism exhibit, will go a long way towards helping you get them the help they need. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Common-Signs-Of-Alcoholism/129132 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Common-Signs-Of-Alcoholism/129132 Alcohol has many side effects including altering your perceptions, dulling your senses, hindering coordination, and blocking memory functions. If you continue to use alcohol heavily, you could experience stomach ailments, sexual impotence, heart and central nervous system damage, loss of appetite, and blackouts. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dangers-of-Alcohol---Save-Your-Life/128299 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dangers-of-Alcohol---Save-Your-Life/128299 2-4 per cent 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 alcohol in colon, stomach, pancreas and lung cancer. And let's not forget the liver... http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Side-Effects-of-Alcoholism/126946 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Side-Effects-of-Alcoholism/126946 Overview of alcoholism and its causes, symptoms and treatment. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Full-Detailed-Information-on-Alcoholism/113494 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Full-Detailed-Information-on-Alcoholism/113494 Find information on the traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain. The damage can be focal, confined to one area of the brain, or diffuse, involving more than one area of the brain. Traumatic brain injury can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. A closed head injury occurs when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, but the object does not break through the skull. A penetrating head injury occurs when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain tissue. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Free-from-Alcoholism/107897 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Free-from-Alcoholism/107897 What causes alcoholism? Is it passed genetically through the family, or are there environmental factors that are more important? It is understood that the predisposition to alcoholism may be contributed by a number of factors including genetic makeup and social or environmental aspects. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Is-Alcoholism-Passed-Through-The-Genes-/103724 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Is-Alcoholism-Passed-Through-The-Genes-/103724 Mandatory alcoholism treatment for people incarcerated for alcohol-related offenses and significant changes in our attitudes toward drinking alcohol, when added to the current anti-drunk driving campaigns and laws, are likely to make a major impact on reducing the number of people in our society who die in alcohol-related traffic accidents. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Some-Sobering-Information-about-Drunk-Driving/100426 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Some-Sobering-Information-about-Drunk-Driving/100426 Do you drink rather than speak up for yourself? Do you find yourself turning to alcohol when you feel invalidated, rather than speaking your truth to a friend or partner? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Honesty/86422 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Honesty/86422 As you get older the effects of alcohol get more difficult to take. You may feel you can't drink like you did when you were younger - and you'd be right. Is your body trying to tell you something? Take a look at our list of the seven things you need to know about the effect of alcohol on your body. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Effects-Of-Alcohol---Seven-Things-You-Need-To-Bear-In-Mind/83975 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Effects-Of-Alcohol---Seven-Things-You-Need-To-Bear-In-Mind/83975 The problem of alcoholism is one that exists in all societies around the world. Two of the most affected entities affected by that problem is the alcoholic and secondly the family members who have to endure and provide support to the alcoholic. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism--Impact-on-the-Alcoholic-and-the-Family/83861 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism--Impact-on-the-Alcoholic-and-the-Family/83861 For the better part of ten years this is the exact question that I would ask myself every morning in the shower. I would stand there with the water washing over me and wonder if I drank too much. In hindsight, now that I don't drink any more, I realize that if I was asking myself the question, "Do I drink too much" everyday, I quite obviously drank too much. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Do-I-Drink-Too-Much-/80623 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Do-I-Drink-Too-Much-/80623 Zeus juice, do it fluid, liquid panty remover. Despite the manly and funny names we assign to alcohol; the truth is that alcohol will actually make you less of a man, if you drink it excessively. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-Alcohol-Makes-You-Fat--Ugly--Impotent--and-Destroys-Muscle/79702 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-Alcohol-Makes-You-Fat--Ugly--Impotent--and-Destroys-Muscle/79702 Overcoming alcoholism is an uphill battle all the way. Although several prescription medications are available for the treatment of alcoholism they have not proven to be particularly effective. Hopefully some of the newer medications will generate more positive results. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism-Treatment-Medications/77199 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism-Treatment-Medications/77199 Hangover is the name given to the heady sensation that follows a heavy alcoholic consumption. Generally, hangovers are felt when the mind returns to its proper faculties, i.e. the intoxication has worn off. Hangovers are felt mostly in the mornings following an alcoholic session the previous night. The general characteristics of hangovers are a feeling of nausea, vomiting, heaviness in the stomach, headache, sensitivity to light and noise, excessive thirst and lethargy. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Ayurveda-Effective-Therapies-To-Solve-Hangover-Problem/75144 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Ayurveda-Effective-Therapies-To-Solve-Hangover-Problem/75144 Alcoholism is defined as an irresistible urge to consume alcohol. People suffering from alcoholism are very well aware of the dangerous effects alcohol could have on their bodies, but still they are unable to resist the urge to consume it. They will usually drink beyond acceptable limits and will be in an inebriated state most often, causing embarrassment and inconvenience to the people with them. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism-Cure---Herbs-and-Ayurvedic-Remedies--Alcoholism-Treatment/73899 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism-Cure---Herbs-and-Ayurvedic-Remedies--Alcoholism-Treatment/73899 Alcoholism is defined as an irresistible urge to consume alcohol. People suffering from alcoholism are very well aware of the dangerous effects alcohol could have on their bodies, but still they are unable to resist the urge to consume it. They will usually drink beyond acceptable limits and will be in an inebriated state most often, causing embarrassment and inconvenience to the people with them. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism---Herbs-and-Ayurvedic-Remedies--Symptom-of-Alcoholism-and-Other-Treatments/72924 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcoholism---Herbs-and-Ayurvedic-Remedies--Symptom-of-Alcoholism-and-Other-Treatments/72924 I spent many years looking for redemption at the bottom of a twelve pack. Guess what? I never found it. The dictionary describes redemption as: the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil. Did I feel as if I needed saved? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Looking-For-Redemption-At-The-Bottom-Of-A-12-Pack/70574 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Looking-For-Redemption-At-The-Bottom-Of-A-12-Pack/70574 One of the consequences of the mixed messages about alcohol use and abuse in our society it that it becomes extremely difficult for many individuals, especially our youth, to realistically see the destructive, unhealthy, and sometimes fatal aspects of alcohol abuse. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Mixed-Messages-in-our-Society-About-Drinking-Alcohol/69967 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Mixed-Messages-in-our-Society-About-Drinking-Alcohol/69967 This article explains what Alcoholics Anonymous is all about and how you can deal with addiction. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Basics-EVERYONE-Must-Know-About-Alcoholics-Anonymous-And-Addiction-Treatment/68978 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Basics-EVERYONE-Must-Know-About-Alcoholics-Anonymous-And-Addiction-Treatment/68978 We are all in some sort of pain. If we are to deal with our pain in a beneficial manner rather than giving into addictions, alcohol abuse, and other bad habits, we need to start developing healthy, fulfilling, and productive actions, beliefs, and habits. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Quitting-the-Negative-Cycle-of-Excuses-and-Addiction/68294 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Quitting-the-Negative-Cycle-of-Excuses-and-Addiction/68294