What Is Sober Curious?
What is sober curious and what is it all about? Find out what this new movement is about and what is making more and more people join the sober curious…
5 Reasons to Get Sober
Are you thinking about getting sober? These five reasons may make you reconsider the next time you pick up a drink out of habit.
PTSD and Alcohol: How Does Alcohol Affect PTSD Symptoms?
PTSD and alcohol abuse may occur together due to the tendency of people diagnosed with PTSD to engage in self-destructive behavior and the desire to avoid thinking about the trauma.
Pros and Cons of Dry January
Dry January involves abstaining from alcohol during the first month of the year.
What Research Reveals about Women and Alcohol Use Disorder
As deadly as alcohol addiction is in men, it is, if anything, more dangerous to women. Click to find out more.
Alcohol Psychosis: How Alcohol Can Cause Paranoia and Hallucinations
Psychosis is a symptom of alcoholism that can result from the long-term effects of alcohol on the brain.
Exploring the Link between Chronic Pain and Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol addiction can lead to nerve damage that makes pain worse, particularly in the extremities. Click here to read more.
Binge Drinking in Young Men
A new study revealed binge drinking has serious health consequences for young men.
Understanding The Difference Between Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
You've undoubtedly heard of alcoholism, but what about alcohol use disorder? Learn the differences and similarities between the two.
Alcoholism with Bipolar Disorder
Alcoholism and bipolar disorder often occur simultaneously. The good news is that they can also be treated simultaneously at The Recovery Village.
Alcohol Relapse Rates and Statistics
Just how common is a relapse for people who are alcoholics? What are the alcohol relapse rates and alcohol relapse statistics?
Alcohol and Mental Health Disorders
Nearly half of people with a substance use disorder will also experience a mental health condition in their life. Learn more about the relationship between substance use and mental illness.
Alcohol and Brain Damage
When alcohol is consumed regularly over time, it can take a toll on the brain, especially in the prefrontal cortex and regions of the cerebellum.
How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep Quality?
Not only can drinking too much lead to alcohol abuse, but it also is not an effective sleep aid. A new study confirms that alcohol affects the quality of your…
Could Stem Cell Therapy Be Used as Treatment for Alcohol Addiction?
If you are unable to stop drinking, there is alcohol addiction treatment available to help. Read on to learn more.
Alcohol and Comorbid Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder and alcohol use are often diagnosed together. It’s important to consider both disorders when developing treatment strategies.
Personality Disorders and Alcohol
Personality disorders and alcohol use disorder can interact ways that can make treatment and diagnosis difficult. Fortunately, help is available.
Alcohol & Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Alcohol can be used to cope with symptoms of BDD, but may make the condition worse. Learn about BDD and alcohol abuse, causes and treatments.
Alcohol and Muscles
Alcohol use can cause muscle pain, weakness and poor performance. Learn why alcohol causes these muscle symptoms on this page.
Alcohol and Delirium Tremens
Stopping alcohol suddenly can lead to a deadly condition called delirium tremens. Learn more about this syndrome and how to prevent it.
Bulimia and Alcoholism
Bulimia and alcohol use disorders commonly co-occur. While treatment is complicated with these co-occurring disorders recovery is possible.
Binge Eating and Alcohol
Excessive use of alcohol and binge eating disorder frequently co-occur. Binge drinking alcohol, binge eating and any other compulsive bingeing behavior is likely an attempt to deal with negative emotions.
Borderline Personality Disorder & Alcohol
Can alcohol cause borderline personality disorder? Can alcohol addiction and borderline personality disorder together? Learn about how the substance and the disorder interact.
Thiamine Deficiency and Alcohol
Wondering if a thiamine deficiency is related to alcohol use? We’re discussing how alcohol can impact thiamine absorption and lead to brain damage.