
Can Alcohol Cause Depression Relapse
Addiction, Alcohol, Mental HealthIf you have ever dealt with a bout of depression, you know how hard it is to overcome. Depression can latch on and persist for months, affecting every facet of your life. Someone recovering from depression may mistakenly believe it is okay to…

Pancreatitis From Alcohol
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentInflammation of the pancreatic, or pancreatitis, has several causes. Of these, the two leading causes are pancreatitis from alcohol abuse and gallstones. Whether the condition is chronic or acute, pancreatitis is a serious condition that can…

Functional Alcoholic: Meaning, Signs & Symptoms
Addiction, Alcohol, RecoveryIt can come as a shock to learn that someone you know as a responsible, hard-working person is in reality an alcoholic. It surprises us because we assume that alcoholics are sloppy, disheveled, and often unemployed. A functional alcoholic, though,…

Do You Find Yourself Drinking in the Morning Before Work?
Addiction, AlcoholIf you are drinking in the morning before work, it may be a sign of an alcohol use disorder. This practice is common in people attempting to soothe withdrawal symptoms after a night of heavy drinking. If this is a regular practice, it is a warning…

When Alcohol Ruins a Marriage: How to Spot the Warning Signs
Addiction, AlcoholDoes it sometimes feel like you have three people in your marriage? In a marriage where a partner is struggling with drinking, alcohol becomes like a third spouse. Alcohol is the lover that one partner in the marriage cannot seem to live without.…

My Drinking is Out of Control
Addiction, AlcoholHow Can I Stop Drinking Out Of Control?
The New Year is the perfect time to address an alcohol use disorder if you find yourself thinking, “My drinking is out of control!” Who knew when you began the daily habit of enjoying a glass…

OCD and Alcohol
Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthObsessive Compulsive Disorder and Alcohol Addiction
Having co-occurring OCD and alcohol use disorder is fairly common. Learn about these disorders and how the dual diagnosis is successfully treated. Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder…

Alcohol Tremors and Other Withdrawal Symptoms
Addiction, Alcohol, RecoveryUnderstanding Alcohol Withdrawal Shakes
Shaking hands are just one symptom of alcohol withdrawal. It is a wake-up call, that day when you first notice the hand tremors. Up until that day, it might have been easy to deny that you had a drinking…

Understanding the Blood Alcohol Level Chart
AlcoholWhat Is The Normal Range For Blood Alcohol Level?
Learn How to Read the Blood Alcohol Level Chart to Avoid Excess Intake Most adults who are of drinking age are aware of the .08% blood alcohol limit (BAL) as defined by the state. Utah is the…

Night Sweats and Other Signs of Alcoholism
Addiction, AlcoholGet to Know the Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol can have toxic effects on the body. These don’t appear early on, but rather emerge when the levels of alcohol-related toxins build up in the bloodstream. When someone has an alcohol…