Even one drink a day ups breast cancer risks among women

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Alcohol consumption, whether moderate or excessive, poses risk to psychological and physical well-being of an individual. What begins as a fun activity with peers and in social circles, or as a means to get rid of life’s stressors, soon becomes symbolic of ugly hangovers, anxiety, depression, liver damage and heart failure.  Read more

Ensure holistic integration to ensure long-term recovery from alcoholism

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Excessive and consistent indulgence in drinking can cause a long-term economic burden in the form of compensation and employer liabilities. Compared to nonalcoholic employees, those who tend to indulge in drinking on a regular basis pose a number of challenges to their employers, such as poor performance, unpunctuality, absenteeism, aggressive behavior, etc. Read more

Tips to tame guilt during alcohol addiction recovery

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Once a person enters recovery, he or she is swarmed with a feeling of extreme guilt. During an addiction, one is only concerned about procuring the next drink or dose of drug and in the process, one is least concerned about the harm caused to the self and people connected to them. Addiction is a chronic disease that can affect a person’s health, relationships, finances, job and even home. However, one can do absolutely nothing about the past. Therefore, one must be able to deal with these guilt pangs effectively, so as not to feel so helpless that relapse occurs and one gets into a vicious cycle of addiction and relapse. Read more