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Many people like to have an adult beverage from time to time, such as wine at dinner or beer at a baseball game. Sometimes, though, drinking grows from a “sometimes thing” into an obsession. Without ever meaning to let it happen, the problem accelerates, and the cost of drinking grows.
When you have a loved one or friend battling an addiction, you can develop codependency traits. Codependency can make it difficult to balance your needs with your friend or loved one’s needs, especially when it comes to setting healthy boundaries.
Mixing Xanax and alcohol can cause dangerous side effects and long-term health problems. If you are addicted to both substances, you may be at risk of severe medical issues. Read below to find out more about the dangers of alcohol and Xanax and what you can do about your addiction.
Have you ever heard the term, “alcoholic dementia?” You may wonder, “What is alcoholic dementia? Does it affect me?” Alcoholic dementia is a brain disorder that develops as a result of long-term excessive drinking. While dementia can affect many areas of a person’s life, it is not always a terminal condition.
It’s okay to have a drink or two a few times a week, some say. Others believe that drinking daily is not a problem. The key question to ask here is, when does social drinking become alcoholism? For those who are at risk of an alcohol use disorder, there is no number of drinks that can make it okay.
Many people like to have an adult beverage from time…
When you have a loved one or friend battling an…
Mixing Xanax and alcohol can cause dangerous side effects and…
Have you ever heard the term, "alcoholic dementia?" You may…
It’s okay to have a drink or two a few…
