• Young man suffering from strong headache or migraine sitting with glass of water in the kitchen, millennial guy feeling intoxication and pain touching aching head, morning after hangover concept

    Understanding Stress Drinking and How to Curb the Habit 

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    For many, a drink after a long day seems like a way to unwind and de-stress. However, when reaching for a glass becomes the default [...]

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    Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder: Is It a Mental Illness? 

    1007 words|5 min read|

    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions worldwide, yet many people still wonder about its nature: is alcohol abuse a mental illness, or is it something [...]

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    How Addictive Is Alcohol? Why It’s So Easy to Become Dependent 

    951 words|4.8 min read|

    Alcohol is one of the most consumed substances in the world. Drinking is woven into social gatherings and celebrations and is a tool to unwind [...]

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    Understanding Shakes from Alcohol 

    682 words|3.4 min read|

    Alcohol consumption, especially in excessive amounts, can lead to a range of physical symptoms, including shaking or tremors. These shakes from alcohol are often a [...]

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    Breathalyzer Readings: A Guide

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    How Does a Breathalyzer Work?  A breathalyzer is a device used to estimate blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from a breath sample. When you drink alcohol, [...]

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    Statistics of Alcohol Abuse in North Carolina

    620 words|3.1 min read|

    Addiction plagues every state in America on some level, and North Carolina is no exception. This state has the reputation of being an incredibly friendly [...]

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    Drinking and Driving Statistics You’ll Want to Know to Stay Safe and Sober

    729 words|3.6 min read|

    Getting behind the wheel after drinking sounds easy to resist. At the moment, though, you may make excuses for driving, such as not wanting to [...]