Archive: Types of Addiction

  The Lived Experience of Adult Children of Alcoholics Growing up with an alcoholic parent has a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral consequences that can shape one’s early days. The impact of dysfunctional families isn’t limited to childhood, though, as old coping mechanisms can manifest in different ways in adulthood. Adult children of ... Read more

In the U.S. alone, over 29.5 million people (ages 12 and older) grapple with alcohol use disorder (AUD), with factors like genetic disposition, social and cultural influences, and stress acting as catalysts. For those caught in the cycle, addiction can feel like a dark and lonely path with no way out. There is, however, light ahead once ... Read more

Excessive drinking has a profound impact on relationships. Your spouse’s drinking problem might not seem that serious until it does some serious damage. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can impact the physical and mental health not only of the alcoholic husband but also of other family members. That’s because substance use disorders increase the risk of ... Read more

Around 50% of people who drink alcohol experience blackouts at least once in their lifetime. This might seem like no big deal, but alcoholic blackouts are dangerous, especially if they occur when you’re performing a dangerous activity or are in a critical situation. But what causes alcoholic blackouts in the first place? Here’s the science behind ... Read more

Alcohol addiction can impact anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, or health status. It all comes down to personal risk factors, which include genetic makeup, mental health, and propensity to make certain choices. Let’s explore the different causes of alcohol addiction and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. What Is Alcohol Addiction? Alcohol ... Read more

Confronting someone with alcohol use disorder is a stressful situation for both parties involved. The struggling person is unlikely to follow logic, and the person trying to help them may use strategies or words that make the situation more complicated. If you want to know how to confront an alcoholic, then you should have a ... Read more

Many people have their first shot of alcohol before they’re 15. They don’t know how dangerous drinking too much too early in life can be — and that once they go all in, getting out is almost impossible. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. You can get rid of alcohol addiction — ... Read more

According to the NCDAS, 1 in 10 Americans above 12 years old have a type of alcohol use disorder. This percentage is compounded in communities stricken by mental illness, poverty, and other socio-economic factors. Alcohol addiction intervention can be life-changing in a loved one’s life. Here we address the process in detail. What Is an ... Read more

Over 6% of American adults struggle with alcohol use disorders every year. An extra 623,000 individuals aged between 12 and 17 years also report recent binge drinking. That said, and contrary to popular belief, alcohol addiction is not entirely genetic. Research shows that genes determine only 50% of the person’s risk of developing alcohol use disorder ... Read more