Tag: drinking too much alcohol
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10 Signs Someone Is Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Many people believe that the only signs of drinking too much alcohol are getting arrested or losing a job. However, there are many other signs you can look for to see if someone is consuming too much. Understanding alcohol use disorder (AUD), formerly known as alcoholism, can help you recognize the signs. Studies show that…
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Doctors Explain 6 Causes of Sleepwalking (And How to Stop It)
When you lie down at night, you hope to stay safe and sound in your bed. If you need to get up to get a drink or visit the restroom, you’re usually at least half-awake and aware of what you’re doing. However, people who walk in their sleep have no realization of their nocturnal wandering.…
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Research Reveals How Alcohol Abuse Rewires Your Brain
Alcohol abuse can cause numerous health problems, and recently, scientists have found it also rewires your brain. A study published in Progress in Neurobiology on Novermber 13, 2020, found that changes in the amygdala’s cellular activity may result in alcohol addiction. The amygdala, a small almond-shaped region located deep within the brain, regulates emotions, behavior,…
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15 Signs of Alcoholism Never to Overlook
Problem drinking is easy to miss if you don’t know the key signs of alcoholism. You may not get drunk, but you need a drink to relax. You try to cut back, only to slip back into your daily drinking habits. Do you wonder if you’re an alcoholic? Studies show that about 5.8% or 14…