Drinking and Anxiety – Hidden Impact of Lockdown
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems. During the pandemic, the British have drunk more alcohol due to loneliness, depression and anxiety. Dramatic changes in all our lives during the past six months have increased anxiety levels. Research, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health based on data from over […]
Does Drinking Alone Make You An Alcoholic?
People often enjoy having a drink every once in a while. Sometimes, having a drink after work is relaxing while waiting for your spouse to come home. Or it could be a drink at the bar on the way home from a hard day. Whatever the reason, for many people, it’s a fact of life […]
Treatment for Elderly Alcoholics
Our senior years are often considered a time of rest and reconciliation. It is our golden years when we earn our well-deserved retirement. This is very true for many of us. However, another side of being a senior citizen is being ignored by the rest of the world. It is considered a “silent epidemic” among […]
What are the Causes of Alcoholism?
Alcoholism is also known as alcohol addiction, alcohol misuse or alcohol dependence. It is described as a physical compulsion and a mental obsession to consume alcohol. Alcoholism is defined as excessive consumption of alcohol resulting in significant negative impacts on one’s life and persistent drinking despite these issues. There are many causes and risk factors […]