Common Characteristics of Children of Alcoholics Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNMarch 31, 2017There are an estimated 18 million children of alcoholic parents in the United States. About 7.5 million, more than 10%, are children under the age of 18. And, per the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) every second of every hour, two more babies are born to addicted parents.
Alcohol-Induced Psychosis: Causes, Concerns & Treatment Options Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNFebruary 22, 2017People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol can develop the symptoms of psychosis (hallucinations and/or delusional thinking) while intoxicated or in a state of withdrawal. They can also develop a distinct condition called alcohol-induced psychotic disorder or alcohol-induced psychotic syndrome (AIPS). The development of AIPS is a very serious occurrence that can lead to poor…
How to Help a Suicidal Recovering Addict Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNApril 6, 2016One of the biggest risk factors for suicide is substance abuse. It may seem like an addict who has gotten help, gone through rehab and is in recovery would be safe from suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, the addict in recovery still has a long and tough road ahead, and suicide is still a risk. If you…
Nashville Universities, Police and Bars Crack Down on Underage, Binge Drinking Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNDecember 30, 2015College students out-drink other young people, often with disastrous consequences, and schools and officials are fighting back. The goal is to change the culture of college drinking, to prevent underage drinking and limit dangerous binge drinking. The issue of binge-drinking students is not new, but the recent newsworthy stories of sexual assaults and other kinds…
Vitamin D Deficiency Greatly Increases Risk for Alcoholic Hepatitis Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNOctober 12, 2015New findings from a team of French researchers point to a substantial increase in alcoholic hepatitis risks in alcohol-dependent people with severe vitamin D deficiencies. Significant numbers of people who routinely consume excessive amounts of alcohol will develop alcoholic hepatitis, one of three interrelated conditions jointly known as alcoholic liver disease. In a study published…
Risks for Cirrhosis Pass Through Family Bloodlines Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNSeptember 24, 2015New evidence from a multinational research team points to the existence of a genetic component in the chances that any given alcohol consumer will develop a severe form of alcoholic liver disease known as alcoholic cirrhosis.
More Americans Are Becoming Heavy Drinkers Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNSeptember 23, 2015A recent study maps out drinking county-by-county in the United States and finds that there are big variations in drinking patterns across the country, with binge drinking and other heavy drinking patterns on the rise overall. Published in the American Journal of Public Health, the study finds that heavy drinking among Americans is up more…
Signs That It’s Time to Quit Drinking Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNSeptember 18, 2015As an adult, you may feel that consuming alcoholic beverages is your right. Drinking helps you relax. It lowers your inhibitions and helps you feel connected to others in social circles. You admit that you sometimes drink a little more than you should, but who hasn’t? Everyone you know has overindulged on one or more…
Need Help With a Loved One With a Drinking Problem? Look Online Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNSeptember 14, 2015When the love of your life has a drinking problem, it becomes your problem, too. Being the partner of a person addicted to alcohol increases your risk of experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil and emotional and physical abuse. If you feel like you’re all alone with these concerns, it only compounds the risk.
Binge Drinking Deaths More Common in Older Men Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNAugust 18, 2015We often assume that binge drinking is a problem associated with young people—the underage millennials guzzling Four Lokos—but in reality, deaths from alcohol poisoning are more common in older men, according to CDC data. It seems we have been putting too much emphasis on the problem of excessive drinking among youth and missing the true…
