Predisposed – Avoiding Family Alcoholism

Recent studies have confirmed a link between genetics and alcoholism, ending a seasoned debate regarding the heightened risk of alcoholism i...

Communicating Concern For A Loved One’s Alcoholism

Communicating concern for a loved one’s alcoholism is an act that takes a great deal of strength, love, and courage. In most cases, it may a...

Drug Addiction – Know What To Look For

Addiction generally begins as a social activity before escalating to a point where the user is unable to cope without. Substance abuse can d...

Your Christmas Party Sobriety Guide for 2012

T he holiday season is a time of celebration, family, giving and indulgence. From office parties and family gatherings to holiday stresses, ...

Addicted – Where Should You go

There are many reasons why people begin to abuse and become dependent upon alcohol or drugs. For those who will not or cannot stop, we only ...

Am I An Alcoholic?

Human beings are not designed to go through life alone. No one has to bear the burden of tough times all by themselves Alcohol addiction is ...

How Long Does Alcohol Detox Take?

Alcohol drug detox is a process best attempted under the supervision of a seasoned alcohol specialist. Alcoholics who have made the decisio...

Reclaim Your Life

Overcoming addiction is about reclaiming your life and making it better. Above It All Alcohol Recovery and Treatment Center’s alcohol & ...

Teenage Binge Drinking – The Facts

Teenagers who regularly consume 5+ alcoholic beverages in one sitting fall under the binge drinker label. Teen binge drinking prevention can...

Reversing The Effects Of Alcohol

Long term heavy drinking can cause severe damage to the brain and liver while creating additional health risks. The amount of damage inflict...

Am I An Alcoholic?

Alcohol addiction or alcoholism is a chronic disorder defined by excessive, persistent, and uncontrollable alcohol intake, resulting in phys...

Making The Most Of Your Rehab Experience

Following rehab, patients often find themselves with an assortment of hardships and obstacles to overcome. Whether the addiction lies in alc...

Alcohol’s Effect On Homeostasis

Our body’s ability to maintain equilibrium, or homeostasis, is a wondrous trait, which allows us to survive an array of varying conditions w...

How To Approach An Alcoholic

In addition to its numerous health risks, alcoholism is a dangerous psychological disease. Not only does alcoholism pose a heightened risk f...

Sleep & Alcohol – Facts & Effects

On average, adults tend to sleep between 7 ½ & 8 hours per evening. While the exact functionality of sleep is unknown, most evidence poi...

Living With An Alcoholic

Alcoholism is referred to as a “family disease” due to the fact that it affects both the alcoholic and everyone surrounding them. As such, i...

Moderation Over Abstinence

According to the many independent researchers, there are four times as many problem drinkers as alcoholics in this country. Yet there are ve...

Does Alcohol Lead To Domestic Violence

Statistics seem to indicate a connection between alcohol and drug abuse and domestic violence, but some researchers question the cause-and-e...

Beer For Breakfast

Step One is the only step we have to do perfectly 100% of the time. The Big Book says we have to “concede to our inner most selves that we a...

Beer Does Not Affect Me

Beer doesn’t affect me.  How often have you heard someone say this?  The truth is if someone is saying beer does not affect them then they p...

What Is Alcohol Abuse ?

Alcohol abuse is any use of alcohol that harmful in any way.  Experts describe alcohol abusers as those who drink despite recurrent social, ...

Is Cancer In Your Future

Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk for various types of cancer. A combined analysis of more than 200 studies assessing...

What Are 12 Step Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Smokers Anonymous, Over-eaters Anonymous, are all variations of the 12 Step Program , billed as a...

Signs, Symptoms, and Help for Drinking Problems

Americans have a complicated history with alcohol. At the end of the 19th century, politicians, women's groups, and churches banded toge...

What is Your Underlying Issue?

Most treatment centers fail in their approach to alcohol abuse recovery because they treat addiction as if it is the problem, instead of loo...

12 Step Recovery Programs

If you are looking for a 12 step addiction recovery program in Los Angeles , you are looking for the Above It All Treatment Center Twelve-st...

Alcohol Abuse and Rehab

How do you know if you need help with an alcohol problem?  How do you even know if you have an alcohol problem?  Most people are not aware t...

Fighting the Addiction of Alcohol

Steve explains how alcohol addiction consumed his mind.  via Above It All Treatment

Why Getty Images Cannot Sue You For Damages in Japanese Court and Win; Why Japan Doesn't Allow For Damages Claims in Court

The article about Getty Images and being threatened by their lawyer got lots of reaction and lots of reads and comments. Thank you. Japanes...