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The Effects of Alcohol Dependency on Sexual Health

Written on 21 Apr, 2010 at 17:33 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 112 views times | 0 Comments

Alcohol is often considered a “social lubricant” used to break down conversational walls, reduce self-consciousness, and facilitate disclosure. Additionally, many individuals view alcohol as a way to heighten sexual experience, not realizing the effects of... (Continue reading)

The Effects of Alcohol Dependency on Digestive Health

Written on 21 Apr, 2010 at 17:33 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 250 views times | 0 Comments

From the first drink of alcohol, the body’s digestive health can begin a long road to peril. Alcohol can cause damage to a host of digestive organs with prolonged drinking—including the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines. Because... (Continue reading)

Liver Health and Alcohol Dependency Treatment

Written on 21 Apr, 2010 at 17:33 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 177 views times | 0 Comments

Liver health can be seriously affected by untreated alcohol dependency. In fact, alcohol-related liver disease can lead to serious conditions such fatty liver, alcohol-induced hepatitis, and even fatal cirrhosis. For those who have been dependent on alcohol... (Continue reading)

Alcohol Dependency and Stress Responses

Written on 21 Apr, 2010 at 17:32 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 154 views times | 0 Comments

One of the most common rationalizations for having a drink is relaxation, with nearly one in three drinkers stating they drink simply to relax. However, the truth is that alcohol is not an effective stress reducer—working mainly... (Continue reading)

Alcohol Dependency and Long-Term Health

Written on 21 Apr, 2010 at 17:31 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 136 views times | 0 Comments

Alcohol dependency can have devastating effects on long-term health. In fact, conservative estimates link over 100,000 deaths per year to alcohol, in the United States alone. Due to the effects of alcohol dependency on ... (Continue reading)

How Alcohol Dependency Affects the Nervous System

Written on 16 Dec, 2009 at 11:13 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 442 views times | 0 Comments

From the first drink, alcohol begins to affect the body’s central nervous system. Neurological changes begin to take place immediately, worsening as alcohol dependency progresses. Chemical imbalances occur within the brain first, eventually becoming... (Continue reading)

The Cardiac Effects of Alcohol Dependency

Written on 16 Dec, 2009 at 11:10 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 463 views times | 0 Comments

The effects of alcohol dependency on heart disease are staggering. Over time, alcohol dependency seriously endangers the heart and cardiovascular system, blocking healthy bloodflow and creating dangerous plaques in the veins and arteries. ... (Continue reading)

Healing the Liver After Alcohol Dependency

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 at 11:16 in Alcohol Dependency | viewed 929 views times | 0 Comments

Prolonged alcohol use wreaks havoc on the liver. In fact, alcoholic hepatitis occurs in approximately 10 to 35 percent of heavy drinkers, while 10 to 20 percent suffer from alcoholic cirrhosis. Fortunately, once alcohol... (Continue reading)

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