Alcohol is a depressant. It slows down function in the central nervous system. A single instance of drinking does little to the system. However, continued drinking for several years or decades will eventually take its toll. Let’s take a closer look at the long-term effects of alcohol and why you should get help if you have an […]
Is alcoholism hereditary? Learn more about the connection between genetics and alcoholism in our latest article below. Your genetics structure or DNA determines a lot of things about you – your health, physical disposition, psychology, and behavior. As such, your behavioral traits influence your thinking and behavior. Part of your behavior may include your predisposition
Like most diseases, alcoholism occurs over a period of several months or years. Sometimes it can take so long to develop the addiction to alcohol that you don’t notice the stages of alcoholism as they are occurring. The main reason for this is that you and those around you grow accustomed to your behavior.While moderate
One of the hardest things for those with an alcohol use disorder to do is recognize the problem. You may compare your level of drinking to others at a social event and tell yourself you are “ok” if you feel you do not exceed that level. However, those with an alcohol problem tend not to
