Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a long-lasting illness that is characterized by:
A craving for alcohol
A physical dependence on alcohol, which means a person develops physical symptoms when he or she stops drinking)
A continued need for alcohol despite alcohol-related psychological, interpersonal and physical problems
There is no absolute number of drinks per day that indicates a person has alcoholism, although alcoholics do eventually...
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I've been asked a multitude of questions about drug allergies over the past 20 years. Most people do not get through life without having a... Read more »
If you're like me, you enjoy an alcoholic beverage from time to time. Likewise, if you're like me, you've noticed your asthma sometimes... Read more »
Ragweed season is well underway in most of the northern states of America. The day after Labor Day was one of my busiest work days of the... Read more »
A new study out of Ohio State University announced at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association found that being stress... Read more »
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What Is It? Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergy-related inflammation of the nasal passages, throat and eye membrane... Read more »
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Allergic rhinitis affects about 50 million Americans of all ages. Allergies most often appear first in childhood. Allergic rhinitis is the most... Read more »
After Labor Day, many people begin to have an increase in their allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy red eyes and sometimes worsening... Read more »
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CausesThe allergic process, called atopy, occurs when the body overreacts to a substance that it senses as a foreign invader." The immune system... Read more »