Archive: Alcohol Addiction

If you’ve ever been drunk, you might’ve noticed that alcohol affects your eyes. You may suddenly be seeing two of your friends at a party or may look in the mirror and notice that your eyes are red or bloodshot. These are all normal signs of intoxication. Alcohol consumption has an impact on every part ... Read more

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as drinking enough alcohol in one sitting (about two hours) to raise blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08%. That percentage means that for every 100 ml of blood, there is 80 mg of alcohol, which is enough to render the person unable to ... Read more

When a parent is consumed by alcohol abuse, meeting their child’s fundamental needs — such as affection, education, healthcare, nutrition, and safety  — often takes a back seat. This can plunge households into chaos. Children may feel trapped, witness violence and arguments, and blame themselves for their needs not having been met. The resulting unpredictable ... Read more