Addiction Treatment Magazine

When a person drinks, ethanol – a poison found in alcohol – interrupts the process that activates nerve cells. Ethanol also interferes with the processes that keep some nerve cell activity in restraint mode. Withdrawal creates a reversal of these effects, and leads the central nervous system to be in an over-active state. During this [...]

Studies throughout the scientific and health industries have examined the prevalence of binge drinking among different sectors of the population and the negative effects from this activity. Among adolescents, it is known to hamper development of the brain. Among young adults, it can interfere with the ability to perform on the job or in college [...]

If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and you are also an alcoholic, there are some important things that you can do to help yourself. The idea is to give you resources and tips to help increase your comfort, help you cope, and allow you to remain active – and be in as much [...]

The transition to college is often a time of freedom and experimentation for students. College parties, in combination with the absence of parental restraints like curfews, provide ample opportunities for students to drink. Educating students on how to make informed choices about drinking is a focus on every college campus.

In non-clinical settings, use of the terms alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence commonly refer, rather generically, to the problematic use of alcohol. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences between them. Each is a specific diagnosis that describes a type of problematic drinking. A third term, alcoholism, is also widely used [...]

Many years of research have been dedicated to understanding the drinking behaviors of young adults, especially those affected by the lowering of the legal drinking age. Has the lowering of the drinking age provided youth with years to mature and handle the responsibilities of alcohol?