Category Archives: Alcoholism

Are You a Functional Alcoholic?

From Buddy T’s Blog: Many people think of alcoholics as disheveled, homeless winos who have lost everything, but there are people who meet the criteria for a medical diagnosis for alcohol dependence who are highly functional in society and still … Continue reading

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Drinking Ups Risk of Benign Breast Disease

From Buddy T’s Blog: Teenage girls and young women who consume even moderate amounts of alcohol can increase their risk of developing pre-cancerous breast changes known as proliferative benign breast disease (BDD). In some cases, these changes have been shown … Continue reading

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April Is Alcohol Awareness Month: Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities: Prevent Underage Drinking”

Alcohol Awareness – The Key to Community Change, Personal and Family Recovery 26 Years of Improving and Saving Lives Through Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Alcohol Awareness Month, held every April, was founded by and has been sponsored by NCADD since … Continue reading

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Alcohol Awareness: Keeping Prom Night Safe

From Buddy T’s Blog: One of the reasons Alcohol Awareness Month is held in April is because it is the beginning of the prom and graduation season, a time when celebrations can turn dangerous for underage drinkers. Many communities conduct … Continue reading

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Treatment of Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a treatable disease and many treatment programs and approaches are available to support alcoholics who have decided to get help, but no medical cure available. Regardless of how someone is diagnosed as alcohol dependent or how they came … Continue reading

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