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Alcohol Addiction

  • How Alcohol Affects Your Brain’s Neurotransmitters
    Thursday, January 30th, 2025

    How Alcohol Affects Your Brain’s Neurotransmitters

    Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances worldwide. Here in California, 16.6% of adults binge drink at least once per month. While moderate drinking may be seen...
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  • Alcohol Kindling: A Key Concept in Alcohol Dependence
    Monday, July 1st, 2024

    Alcohol Kindling: A Key Concept in Alcohol Dependence

    Alcohol dependence is a widespread and debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. One of the lesser-known but critically important phenomena in understanding the progression and severity of...
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  • Does Alcohol Use Cause Depression?
    Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

    Does Alcohol Use Cause Depression?

    Some people drink to cope with stress, whether it’s a hard day at work or an emotional breakup. And because alcohol has relaxing effects, it might seem like it’s...
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  • Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction Explained
    Monday, February 5th, 2024

    Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction Explained

    The words ‘tolerance,’ ‘dependence’ and ‘addiction’ are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing. It’s helpful to understand the true definition of these words, so you...
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  • 10 Signs Indicating Your Relationship with Alcohol Needs Attention
    Thursday, January 25th, 2024

    10 Signs Indicating Your Relationship with Alcohol Needs Attention

    Do you ever worry that your relationship with alcohol has gotten out of hand? It’s hard to know where to draw the line when alcohol can be socially acceptable....
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  • This is What Happens to Your Body During Dry January
    Monday, January 1st, 2024

    This is What Happens to Your Body During Dry January

    January is here, and you might be thinking about trying Dry January. Founded by Alcohol Change, this annual health initiative encourages people to abstain from alcohol for one month....
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  • Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: Here are the Seven to Avoid
    Sunday, December 17th, 2023

    Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: Here are the Seven to Avoid

    Many people who abuse substances are trying to cope with something, whether stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem or unwanted thoughts and emotions. However, there are many other unhealthy coping...
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  • How to Manage Alcohol Cravings Over the Holidays
    Monday, November 27th, 2023

    How to Manage Alcohol Cravings Over the Holidays

    Alcohol cravings can be overwhelming and challenging to navigate, especially for individuals new to recovery. Whether due to social situations, stress, or habitual triggers, alcohol cravings require self-awareness, coping...
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  • What is Gray Area Drinking?
    Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

    What is Gray Area Drinking?

    Gray area drinking (GAD) refers to drinking habits that fall between moderate consumption and excessive use. Slipping into gray area drinking is actually quite easy. You might start by...
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  • How Alcohol Can Impair the Body’s Hormone System
    Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

    How Alcohol Can Impair the Body’s Hormone System

    Drinking alcohol is a widespread social activity that many people enjoy. While moderate alcohol consumption may not pose significant health risks for everyone, excessive or chronic alcohol consumption can...
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