Alcohol

Energy Drinks Mixed with Alcohol

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Energy Drinks, Research/Trends/Statistics

Energy drinks are a popular choice for influential adolescents; in fact, the CDC reports that 34% of all 18-24 year olds consume this type of beverage. This poses an issue because this is an age at which alcohol often becomes an issue, and when energy drinks and alcohol are mixed together there is a three-fold increase in the risk of excessive binge drinking. This combination can cause serious health problems and may have long-term consequences for the drinker. Popular energy drinks on the market contain a combination of sugar, multivitamins, amino acids and caffeine. The average amount of caffeine in …

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Underage Drinking and Advertising

April 7, 2020 / Alcohol, Underage Drinking

TV, alcohol, and kids just don’t mix. The average American youth spends 1200 hours per year watching television. This total of 1200 hours is the equivalent of spending 50 days a year watching TV. In the 50 days a year that our kids are consumed by the television, beer and spirit advertisers are increasing the amount of money spent on ads to sell their products to impressionable viewers. In 2010, beer and alcoholic spirits companies spent over 1 billion dollars on TV ads. The mix of alcohol ads with young people watching is leading to a dangerous and deadly trend …

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Prevalence of substance use in team sports may be more substantial than once thought

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics, Sports

A study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise reveals that the prevalence of substance use in sports may be more substantial than once thought. Through a series of interviews, researchers determined that the use of addictive substances by sport participants may increase the risk of addiction for vulnerable individuals. If you are struggling with addiction of any kind, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308998698_Exploring_the_role_of_sport_in_the_development_of_substance_addiction

More restrictive alcohol policies are associated with decreased alcohol-related motor vehicle crash mortality in young people

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

A study examining the relationship between state alcohol regulations and alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities among individuals under 21 years of age revealed many interesting data points, the most important of which lead researchers to the conclusion that more restrictive alcohol policies are associated with decreased alcohol-related motor vehicle crash mortality in young people. Call us today at 504-510-2331 if you are struggling with alcohol use disorder, and read more about this research study here: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2017/02/09/peds.2016-3037  

New prescription drugs for alcoholism

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

Alcohol use disorders are defined by severe drinking that causes distress or harm. The effects of alcoholism can be seen physically, socially, and economically in the lives of the alcoholic and those close to them. These harms are felt by society as well, in terms of alcohol related economic loss and the burden of alcohol related health problems. Alcohol use disorders include both alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. In 2014, there were over 16 million adults in the United States who met the criteria for alcohol use disorder, yet only 1.5 million adults received treatment at a specialized facility. Still …

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I Can’t Stop Drinking: Why am I Having Problems and What do I Need To Know?

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Mindfulness

Have you made the decision to quit drinking alcohol but keep finding yourself back at it again? Do you find yourself saying, “Why can’t I stop drinking?” You’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to quit drinking alcohol. Alcoholism is a complicated disease that often requires people to change their entire lifestyle to eliminate the habit. There are behavioral strategies for quitting, and there are medications available that have helped many people with their alcohol dependencies. Below are answers to some of the common questions people ask about quitting alcohol. What Exactly Is Alcoholism? People challenged with alcoholism are …

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Developing a Trusting Relationship with Your Therapist Enhances Addiction Recovery

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol

The highest success rates in addiction recovery come from those who engage in psychological treatments, such as motivational enhancement therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, with a therapist. However, signing up and attending therapy is only part of the work. To get the best results from therapy, a person needs to develop a good working relationship with their therapist.   Establishing Trust The first step in developing a relationship with your therapist is establishing trust. The therapist–client relationship is best when both members are honest with each other, when they both understand and trust each other. When a therapist and client …

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How to Beat Alcoholism: Plan and Put that Plan into Action

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Intervention, Sober Living

It’s not easy to quit drinking alcohol. After years of drinking, your brain becomes programmed to crave alcohol, and it’s hard to ignore what your brain is telling you to do. Do you find yourself thinking, “Work is over; I should probably have a drink,” or “I drink every night. It’s weird not to,” or “I’m worried and I want to relax and forget about it…pour me another?” If you drink frequently and have a high tolerance, you may think that you can handle drinking five or more drinks in one sitting. You might have lost your spouse, your kids, …

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