What are the tests and diagnoses available for Alcoholism?
The American Psychiatric Association publishes the criteria to for alcoholism diagnosis. The guideline can be found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
The criteria for alcoholism diagnosis include a set pattern of excessive alcohol consumption that leads to impairment and distress. The following must be observed in a twelve month period before [...]
Alcoholism: Is it time to consult a doctor?
One of my pet peeves is that you have to acknowledge that there’s a problem first before you can fix it. Same applies for those who are alcohol abusers or alcohol dependents. Very few will seek treatment or testing on their own. Family, friends and co-workers are often the ones to encourage the alcoholic or [...]
Are you at risk of alcoholism?
If you drink regularly and continuously for a period of time, you increase your risk of being alcohol dependent. The statistics show that 15 or more drinks a week for men and 12 or more drinks a week for women increases the risk of becoming an alcoholic or an alcohol abuser. Keep in mind that [...]
What causes alcoholism?
Alcoholism is addiction to alcohol and it doesn’t happen overnight. It happens gradually over time, drinking a little can alter the chemical balance of your brain. You might have noticed that you are less inhibited when you just had a drink or two. Drinking alcohol is pleasurable because of the chemical called dopamine. Dopamine levels [...]
What are the symptoms of Alcoholism?
Admitting that there is a problem is the first step in solving the problem. You may be an alcoholic or have problems with alcohol abuse if:
You drink by yourself or in secrecy.
You can’t control how much alcohol you consume.
You can’t remember conversations or promises when you were drunk.
You regularly drink before, after or during meals. [...]
What is Alcoholism?
Alcoholism, simply put, is dependence on alcohol. What’s not simple is the effects it has on relationships, productive living, managing of finances, etc. When you can no longer control how much and how often you drink, it may be time to ask yourself if you are now an alcoholic.
Not entirely different and can also be [...]
Acne Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Remedies
Acne is one of the most common chronic skin disease in the world. The zits and swells are caused by the inflammation of the sebaceous glands. The hair follicles in the face, neck, chest and shoulders are also affected. About 80% of adolescents and young adults suffer varying degrees of acne severity. The hormonal changes [...]
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