Category: Alcoholism Symptoms

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4 Must-Know Symptoms of Alcoholism

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms: Craving–A strong need, or urge, to drink. Loss of control–Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun. Physical dependence–Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking. Tolerance–The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol [...]

May 16, 2010 | 0 comments View Post
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Effects of Alcoholism on the Brain

            It is probably fairly common knowledge that drug use/abuse has a negative impact on the human brain.  Drug use kills off brain cells.  There used to be a rather dramatic TV commercial that was used to drive home the point that substance abuse can have very damaging effects on the brain.  The commercial, which [...]

Apr 17, 2010 | 0 comments View Post