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Alcohol use is a leading risk…Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for global disease burden and causes substantial health loss. We found that the risk of all-cause mortality, and of cancers specifically, rises with increasing levels of consumption, and the level of consumption that minimizes health loss is zero. These results suggest that alcohol […]
What to Give up for Lent?Although I am a Protestant pastor now, I grew up Catholic. I can remember the gatherings that my parents had with other families in the parish. I do not remember alcohol being consumed in great amounts, but only “socially”. But as a result of that “social” drinking I know a […]
Recovering from an addiction is not just about getting sober. It’s also about reclaiming your life and relearning how to live without the aid of alcohol. Some people manage to accomplish this task on their own, some with the support of loved ones, and some with the unwavering assistance of a canine companion. If you […]
For families dealing with alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental illness, it can feel like nothing is going to work and the situation is hopeless. Many alcoholics, addicts, and individuals suffering from mental illness face relapses. Families often feel like they are alone in dealing with the reality of having an addicted and mentally ill loved […]
Alcohol and Aging Persons age 65 and older constitute the fastest growing segment of the American population. Although the extent of alcoholism among the elderly is debated, the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol problems are likely to become increasingly important as the elderly population grows. This Alcohol Alert reviews recent research on the extent of […]