depressed alcoholics

Hiding My Depression By Drinking

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Alcohol abuse is a common sidekick to depression. Depression symptoms are very hard to endure. Someone who struggles with this mood disorder knows all too well how much they just want to feel normal again. You drag yourself through the days,…
angry alcoholic husband

What to do About an Angry Alcoholic Husband

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Alcoholism can have terrible effects on a marriage. Spouses who deal with alcohol abuse in the home know how this can harm the marriage. An alcohol problem can impact all aspects of home life. Problems include money problems, feelings of shame,…
Do I have Alcohol Poisoning or Bad Hang Over

Do I have Alcohol Poisoning or a Bad Hang Over

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It is Important to Know the Difference Between a Bad Hangover and Alcohol Poisoning A night of excess drinking will cause you to wake up feeling very sick in the morning. The strength of the hangover will be based on the amount of alcohol that…
Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder

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Alcoholism and bipolar disorder are very common co-occurring disorders. When someone has both these disorders present then tend to have a more difficult time that if they had only one or the other disorder. Each disorder aggravates the other,…
Alcohol Intolerance

Increased Alcohol Intolerance with Age

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Among the various changes adults experience as part of the normal aging process, alcohol intolerance may not even be considered. As we get older, other health and wellness concerns take the spotlight, with little thought given to the effects…
why do alcoholics shake

Shaking Hands Sign of Alcoholism

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Alcoholism can sneak up on a person. You may be high functioning, able to sail through your days with no trouble. You might remain very social, never showing that you struggle with alcohol abuse. There will, though, come a day when this disease…
Occasional Drinking with Cirrhosis

The Dangers of Occasional Drinking with Cirrhosis

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Learn How Any Amount of Drinking Can Hurt the Liver Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver. It is often caused by chronic alcohol abuse. As the liver attempts to repair itself, after alcohol abuse, scar tissue forms. Over time, this scarring within…
How to Beat Alcoholism

How to Beat Alcoholism and Live Your Best Life

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Oh, if only there was a magic pill one could take and be done with alcoholism for good. Since there is currently no such miracle pill on the market, beating alcoholism remains a daily challenge for even the most dedicated to overcoming it. You…
Why Are Alcoholics So Mean to the Ones They Love

Why Are Alcoholics So Mean to the Ones They Love?

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Alcohol Can Unleash Angry Emotions or Abuse The relationship between alcoholism and anger is legend. Alcohol abuse can instill a false sense of power that often results in angry outbursts. Being at the wrong end of these outbursts can be very…
lying about addiction

Lying About Addiction to Family and Friends

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One of the characteristic signs of addiction is lying about addiction to friends and loved ones. For example, those with an alcohol use disorder will often downplay the amount they consume in hopes of detracting from their actual consumption.…