alcoholism

Paresthesia is the medical term for the pins and needles numbing that many experience on occasion. People will often refer to this as their arm or leg having ‘fallen asleep.’ While this sensation most often occurs because of pressure put on a nerve, it is typically temporary and does not require any medical treatment. If […]

Everyone at one time or another has found themselves in that unpleasant state of mind known as boredom. Young, old, male, female–boredom affects us all. Across all cultures and spanning the spectrum of every socio-economic status from homeless to wealthy. Each and every one of us, at one time or another, suffers from boredom. Wikipedia defines […]

We all know that alcohol can have detrimental affects on our health if it’s abused—not to mention our personal reputation (i.e., sloppy texts, poor decisions, and more). It’s true that liver damage, alcohol poisoning, and even death can be caused by long term alcohol abuse. But have you ever wonder, like I do, if it’s […]

In a society filled with happy hours, girls’ martini nights, and brews with your buddies, the amount you drink on a weekly, or even daily, basis can really add up and lead to all sorts of healthy issues—such as pancreatitis, liver damage and cirrhosis, and even ulcers and digestive conditions. Here are eight health reasons […]

Alcohol is a common recreational activity for many people. So much so that many of us forget that it’s still a drug that can pose serious mental and physical harm if not consumed in moderation and under controlled circumstances. However, where we draw the line in a society where social drinking is the norm, and […]

The term “till death do us part” may mean everlasting love and commitment to most. However, it may not pertain to those who hit the bottle frequently. In fact, excessive alcohol consumption has been blamed for many a split in Western culture, with more severe alcohol abuse causing physical abusive, infidelity, and verbal abuse behind […]