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For some time, specialists in alcohol use disorder (AUD), frequently referred to as alcoholism, have puzzled over the role inflammation plays in the problem. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by uncontrolled drinking and binge drinking. According to the National Institutes of Health, “alcohol-related inflammation causes brain damage: Even in the…
Alcohol dependency can develop at any age – but several researchers are exploring whether those over 60 might be at a higher risk for developing a problem. In one such study[i], researchers looked at gender and age-specific trends in older Americans from 1997 through 2014. Their findings? As the years…
Do you worry about the drinking habits of a partner or good friend? Are you growing concerned they may be becoming addicted to alcohol? Over 17.6 million people in the U.S. are, and the signs of a problem are relatively easy to spot. Here are some things to look for…
In 1973, two U.S. physicians discovered a correlation between a mother’s consumption of alcohol during pregnancy and pre-and post-natal growth deficiencies, minor facial abnormalities, and damage to a child’s developing brain – damage that can result in behavioral, learning, and cognitive abnormalities. They found that the more alcohol a woman…
A common story... George was given a beer by his dad at a family picnic when he was nine years old. His dad thought it would be a good idea for his son to learn about alcohol in the safety of his home. This first beer led to other drinking…
A new report published in JAMA Network Open shows the devastating effects of alcohol in America. Alcohol causes more than one in eight deaths among those under 65. The number is one in five for young adults between the ages of 20 and 49. Think about that for a…
As researchers continue to sort through COVID-19 health data, a team at Rutgers University has found a link between binge drinking by women in their 20s and higher rates of COVID-19 infection. The study[i], published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, found that women aged 25-28 who reported binge drinking (drinking…
Craig Langlois lives in northern New Hampshire with his wife and children. He was kind enough to share this story about his wife’s journey to recovery from alcoholism. “My wife and I are both nurses. I work in a school system, my wife in a hospital. The drinking problems started…
Terri Facchini is a mother with an adult child in Aware’s program. Here is her story… “My daughter is an only child, and I love her dearly. A couple of years ago, she began dating a guy who proved to be abusive, manipulative, and an alcoholic. She didn’t have the strength…
Researchers from Cedars-Sinai just announced findings in JAMA Network Open on alcohol abuse (AUD) that confirm the fears of many. Deaths from alcohol abuse have risen sharply during the pandemic. Mortality rates for all age groups and sexes have increased. The research team based their findings on deidentified 2012-2019 data…
