I used to be a college professor and could really relate to being a “high-functioning alcoholic.” I want to share my story, some facts, and offer hope to professionals who might be asking themselves if they’re in the same boat. Let’s start with what it means to be a high-functioning alcoholic. It’s about drinking too…
It is commonly held in modern science that a person’s genetics influence the risk of psychiatric disorders. But while genetic factors underlying addiction—i.e., alcohol and substance abuse disorder—clearly play an important role in the disease’s development, it can be hard figuring out the specifics of those factors in any given individual’s case (e.g., how does…
Alcohol-Induced Deaths Continue to Rise Drinking alcohol is a common practice among many cultures across the planet. People tend to drink alcohol to decrease stress, forget their problems and have fun in general. Having said that, alcohol consumption leads to numerous serious concerns including liver disease, cancer, pancreatitis, ulcer, gastrointestinal problems, osteoporosis and brain damage,…
The answer to the question, “Am I an alcoholic?” is simpler than you think. If you or someone else has noticed that you are experiencing multiple ongoing problems that are associated with your drinking, then you may be an alcoholic. With that in mind, it is essential to distinguish the differences between alcoholism and alcohol…
Alcohol is one of the most popular and widely used drugs in the US, in large part because it’s legal. Unfortunately, it’s also the most widely abused substances in the US as well. It accounts for nearly ¾ of all substance abuse disorders in the country. Given how widespread a problem it is, it’s important…