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Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Abuse and Anxiety

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

People with anxiety disorders have a higher risk of abusing alcohol. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, those with anxiety are two to three times more likely to have problems with alcohol (or other substances), than the general public.

Alcohol has long been seen as a way to relax. People may have a glass of wine after a long day or have a few drinks socially to feel more comfortable. But this may backfire on those individuals with anxiety. Using alcohol can increase or...

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Expert & Community Posts

Study Indicates Alcohol Abuse Responsible for Up to One in Four Dementia Cases

By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...for the heart and good for the body in general. Alcohol abuse, especially binge drinking, has... Read more »

How Does Alcohol-Related Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

......damage to other organs that occur as a result of alcohol abuse, such as vitamin deficiency,... Read more »

A Few Drinks Can Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...this effect is not entirely understood. Long term alcohol abuse is known to cause memory loss... Read more »

Substance Abuse and Anxiety

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...low abuse potential and have been tested to treat alcohol abuse as well as depression and... Read more »

Portal Hypertension: Learn Causes, Symptoms, and How to Prevent

By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...complications and injuries of the liver such as hepatitis or alcohol abuse. The cirrhosis causes... Read more »

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Health Guide

Psychosis

... Psychotic Prevention Prevention depends on the cause. For example, preventing alcohol abuse prevents alcohol-induced psychosis. Read more »

Alcoholism

Alcohol dependence; Alcohol abuse Prevention Educational programs and medical advice about alcohol abuse have been successful in decreasing alcohol abuse and... Read more »

Pancreatic pseudocyst

...cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gall bladder) is usually necessary. When pancreatitis occurs due to alcohol abuse, the patient must abstain from alcohol. Read more »

ADHD and Conduct Disorder

...Disorder. Without treatment children have a higher risk of continued antisocial behavior, drug or alcohol abuse and possibly going to jail. Sources: Conduct Disorder, July 2004,... Read more »

Hepatocellular carcinoma

...cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). Cirrhosis may be caused by viral hepatitis, primarily hepatitis B and C, alcohol abuse, hemochromatosis, certain autoimmune diseases of the liver, and other... Read more »

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Medications

Darvocet-N 100 Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...in patients who have a history of substance/drug/alcohol abuse, depression with suicidal... Read more »

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