Tag: alcohol
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PTSD in Adult Children of Alcoholics: Signs and Support
Growing up with a parent who drinks too much often means always waiting for the next problem: a broken promise, an angry outburst, a holiday that falls apart. As a kid, you may have learned to read the room, keep quiet, or take care of everyone else. Those habits helped you get through it. Now…
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Is Alcoholism Genetic? Defining the Common Causes
What exactly pushes someone into the category of struggling with alcoholism? In this blog post, we’ll define the factors that contribute to alcoholism including genetics, lifestyle, personal history, and more.
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9 Ways Excessive Drinking Affects the Body
By Christa Banister Whether it’s beers during the big game or bottomless mimosas at brunch, there’s no shortage of occasions for alcohol to be enjoyed. But it can be hard to know how much is too much. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women who consume eight or more alcoholic beverages…