When it comes to booze, people often ask just how much alcohol is too much. In any situation, ‘drinking less is more’. Drinking less is preferable in order to avoid the negative consequences of alcohol as well as to prevent an addiction from developing in the long-run. Alcohol consumption is associated with a number of […]
Category: Alcohol Abuse
4 Scary Facts About Binge Drinking in South Africa
South Africans are heavy drinkers and the country ranks high on the list in terms of alcohol consumption compared to other nations. Binge drinking refers to drinking a high volume of alcohol in a short space of time. Basically, it means getting drunk. Alcohol is the most commonly used mind-altering substance and most people don’t […]
5 Interesting Facts About Binge Drinking We Bet You Didn’t Know
These 5 interesting facts about binge drinking will leave you questioning the impact of your latest booze bender. A heavy bout of drinking is not as harmless as many people think it is. Binge drinking refers to drinking a high volume of alcohol in a short space of time. Basically, it means getting drunk. Being […]
Diseases Related to Alcohol Abuse
Get to know the diseases related to alcohol abuse The amount of alcohol consumed, genetic considerations, body mass and overall health may impact how a person responds to chronic heavy drinking, in saying this, it’s important to understand the potential side effects and know health risks when it comes to diseases related to alcohol abuse. […]
Detox and Rehab for Alcoholism: How to Know There’s a Problem and What to Do About It
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is split into mild, moderate and severe and more extreme cases need detox and rehab for alcoholism. Alcoholism is chronic and marked by an uncontrollable urge to consume alcohol despite harmful consequences. It’s not mild abuse; it’s a severe disorder. The brain undergoes changes making resistance to drinking almost impossible. This […]
Where Does Casual Drinking End and Alcoholism Begin?
“First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Where does casual drinking end and alcoholism begin? We live in a society where the use of alcohol is a cultural norm, and it begs the question where does casual drinking end […]
What Are Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders?
Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders (ARBD) is an umbrella term that covers different conditions including Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome (wet brain) and alcohol-induced dementia.