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Written By Leslie Katz LCSW | Nevada ranks number one in the country in per capita incidences of alcoholism. Upon hearing this, many people ask themselves “how can I tell if someone in my life is an alcoholic, or has a substance abuse problem?” Many of the signs, listed below, apply to all types of addiction such as sexual addictions, gambling and food. However, most of this content specifically addresses alcohol and substance abuse. The first step in recognizing addiction is … [Read more...]
KNOWING THE SIDE EFFECTS OF YOUR DRINK OF CHOICE Written by Jamie Agee A glass of wine with dinner; a beer at the football game; a mixed drink at a party—alcoholic drinks are a common theme in most social situations and an indulgence most people treat themselves to from time to time. But alcohol, like everything else we put into our bodies, can have an impact on everything from how we sleep to how we feel long after the drinking is done—especially for people who aren’t free of health … [Read more...]
Written by Raine Saunders | What would you say if someone told you that alcoholism has its roots in sugar addiction? Problems with over-consumption of alcohol often begin with eating habits as children. Since all alcoholic drinks contain sugar, it is a wonder that this association is often overlooked. A 12-ounce beer has about 13 grams of carbohydrates in it. So if you have five beers over the course of one evening, that’s 65 grams of carbohydrates in four to five hours (or less, depending … [Read more...]
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