Tag: alcohol dangers
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Science Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Alcohol
Many people enjoy drinking alcohol because it helps them relax and unwind after a stressful day. It’s also popular because it makes people feel more uninhibited and confident in social situations, like parties or bars. While alcohol can temporarily alter your emotional state, it also has many downsides. When you drink, you probably don’t consider…
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Scientists Explain What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
“Pick your poison…” When we drink alcohol, our body interprets it as the equivalent of poison. The reasons are quite simple: alcohol has no nutritional value, and it damages cells. As such, whatever adult beverage we drink is sent to the liver to be broken down into chemicals that can pass through the urinary tract.…
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9 Warning Signs Someone Is A High-Functioning Alcoholic
In the stressful world we live in today, perhaps it is no wonder that drinking is on the rise. A recent study showed that high-risk drinking and alcohol dependence are reaching levels that could constitute a public health crisis. What can you do when someone you love is an alcoholic and facing such a crisis? First…