Being an Atheist in Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNJuly 25, 2016Life as an atheist or agnostic in recovery may seem isolating at first glance. A higher power or deity is often strongly associated with mutual aid support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). But the truth is that there are many ways those who don’t believe in a higher power can still…
Nearly 30 Percent of Adults Will Have Drinking Problem in Lifetime Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The Ranch TNJune 27, 2016A new study has found that 29 percent of U.S. adults will have alcohol use disorder at some point in their lives. Drinking alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., leading to 88,000 deaths per year. The new study shines a spotlight on how common drinking problems are in the U.S.,…
Personalized Alcohol Interventions Big Help to Military Veterans Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The Ranch TNJune 23, 2016Recent evidence from a U.S.-based study indicates that alcohol-consuming military veterans gain significant benefits from alcohol interventions specifically designed to address their unique, personal circumstances.
Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety and Alcoholism Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 20, 2015According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 15 million adults in the U.S. suffer from social anxiety disorder, another 6.8 million suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and people with these conditions are more likely to struggle with alcohol addiction. The relationship between anxiety disorders and alcohol is a complicated one, though, and there…
Smoking Greatly Increases Risk for Alcoholism, Study Finds Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 10, 2015Rodent experiments conducted by a team of American and Brazilian researchers indicate that the nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products triggers changes in brain function that substantially increase the odds that any given drinker will develop alcoholism.
How to Get Past an Alcoholic’s Excuses AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNOctober 9, 2015The excuses of an alcoholic are legendary. All kinds of addicts use excuses to deny that they have a problem, but with alcohol being a legal and socially acceptable substance of abuse, alcoholics can come up with many more believable excuses for indulging. If someone you love has a problem with drinking and constantly makes…
Drinking Problems Requiring Intervention Linked to Higher Death Rates Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 8, 2015New evidence from a team of American researchers points to a strong connection between certain indications of drinking problems and increased chances of dying.
DUI Conviction a Strong Sign of Addiction Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 3, 2015Almost one-third of all traffic-related deaths in the U.S. are a result of alcohol-impaired driving, with one death every 51 minutes as a result of driving under the influence (DUI). In 2010, 1.4 million Americans were arrested for driving with alcohol or narcotics in their systems, but what does it mean if you become one…
Resident Doctors Failing to Screen for Risky Drinking Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNSeptember 30, 2015Recent findings from a group of American researchers indicate that primary care residents are not very likely to identify people who participate in binge drinking, a dangerous practice associated with serious short-term harm and heightened chances of developing alcohol abuse/alcoholism.
Mixing Alcohol With Energy Drinks Sets Stage for Problem Drinking Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNSeptember 26, 2015A new study has found a link between energy drink consumption and abusive drinking, including among teenagers aged 15 to 17, adding weight to previous associations observed in college-age drinkers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive alcohol use is responsible for 88,000 deaths every year in the U.S., and understanding…
