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Heavy Drinkers Less Likely to Seek Medical Help

Heavy drinkers, both male and female, are less likely to look after themselves and seek medical care that other category of drinkers, including moderate drinkers and those who have never consumed alcohol. Risky drinker display attitudes and practices that could … Continue reading

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Mixing Alcohol and Medication Can Cause Harmful Interactions

Danger in your medicine cabinet?   If you are taking medication, even some over-the-counter medications or herbal remedies, drinking alcohol can have serious consequences. Mixing alcohol with some medications can make them less effective, cause harmful side effects or make … Continue reading

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Social Factors Influence Senior’s Drinking

Older adults who are socially active, have friends who approve of drinking and have more money are more likely to be heavy drinkers in their senior years. At the same time, heavy drinking may influence whether older adults are engaged … Continue reading

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Heavy Drinking Affects Thinking in Senior Women

If you are 60 years old or older and drink more than the recommended guidelines for moderate alcohol consumption, you could run the risk of losing memory and other cognitive functions, especially if you are a female. A new study … Continue reading

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The Stages of Rehab and Recovery

When you decide to enter a professional alcohol and drug treatment program, you will begin a journey through four distinct stages of rehab recovery as you learn to develop a clean and sober lifestyle. The four stages of rehab described … Continue reading

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