Welcome to April, the month when we consider the enormous influence that alcohol may have on our lives. This Alcohol Awareness Month is a perfect time to brush up on your awareness about alcohol, its disorders, and its effects on health and society. Unfortunately, individuals, families, and communities continue to bear the brunt of the …
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Consuming any amount of alcohol has both physical and psychological effects on the body. From dizziness and nausea to confusion and impaired decision-making, this substance impacts how a person interacts with their environment. More often than not, this results in unwanted symptoms that last long after they have their last drink of the night. However, …
While each state enforces different penalties for driving under the influence, there is always a consequence for deciding to drive above the legal limit of alcohol or under the influence of another substance. Receiving a DUI is often a wake-up call for someone who regularly misuses alcohol or other substances, and while penalties vary, any …
If you drink alcohol excessively, it places a heavy burden on your body’s organs. Prolonged use can result in thiamine deficiency. Here is a look at how vital thiamine is, ways alcohol reduces thiamine production, and how you can incur Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. What is Thiamine? Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, converts the food you …
Drinking doesn’t just affect the drinker. It can also take a toll on friends and loved ones who watch the person abusing alcohol. If you know someone who drinks too much, there are support groups to help you. This guide helps you find Al-Anon Meetings in St. John’s County. Who Should Join Al-Anon Meetings? Al-Anon …
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reported that 95,000 people die annually from alcohol-related events. It makes alcohol the third most preventable cause of death in the United States. Because this substance is both legal and easy to obtain, many people eventually develop a dependency. If someone begins to drink more often, they …
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