Does alcohol addiction make you more likely to develop behavioral addictions, such as gambling, shopping, or exercise addiction? Studies say yes. An international research team from Yale University looked at various factors that contribute to the onset of addiction. They found that several genes and their variants can trigger both substance use disorders and...
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You watch them drink all of the time. They have a drink in their hand no matter when you see them. Sometimes you think they go to work just so they have the money to buy alcohol. Perhaps your loved one is pulling away from you, and it seems like all you can do is watch as alcohol use disorder takes over their mind and body. What can you do? It’s common to feel...
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If you’re struggling with addiction and still trying to maintain your life, it can sometimes feel like you’re doing everything you can to hold on. You’re going to work, meeting your deadlines, and doing your best each day. You may think your employer doesn’t have a clue you’re struggling with addiction or substance abuse because you’re doing your job. Yet that’s...
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Not every person who gets behind the wheel intoxicated has an addiction. However, drunk driving is a strong indication that a person may need help with substance abuse disorder, especially if it happens more than once. Recognize the Risks of Drunk Driving In the U.S., driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal. A DUI occurs when a person’s blood alcohol...
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