While drinking alcohol and exercising doesn’t seem to be two things that go together, a surprising number of people consume alcohol before or after a workout. Many bars have happy hours that coincide with the time most people finish up at the gym. If fitness is your goal, then drinking before or after exercising can…
Alcohol abuse is one of the most common and damaging types of addiction in the world. And those trying to recover from this problem may have many triggers of drinking that they need to understand before they decide to quit. As a result, it is essential to examine these triggers and to gauge which trigger affects…
Over the years, college students have gotten a reputation as heavy drinkers. While this problem has changed for the better over the years, there are still many in college who drink far more than they should almost every day. As a result, it is essential to understand the dangers of college drinking and how these…
You already know about liver damage and drunk driving accidents as the risks of alcohol abuse. However, we have some risks you may not have heard about, and they’re alarming. If you find you need a men’s rehab center, we want to help. Contact Red Oak Recovery today. 1. The Happiness Assassin You may feel…
Do you live for the weekend and celebrate your time off of work with some alcohol? Do you worry about how much you consume during a session? Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of alcohol so that your body’s blood alcohol concentration hits or exceeds the percentage of 0.08 grams. This pattern of drinking occurs…
Alcohol abuse is a term that may seem vague. However, some of the scary side effects of alcohol abuse can take a serious toll on your life. Therefore, it is important to seek treatment for alcohol abuse as soon as possible. Side Effects of Alcohol Abuse In fact, accidents and addiction are only part of…
To answer the question “is alcohol a drug?” we first have to define what a drug is. A drug is any substance that has physiological effects on the body. By that definition, alcohol is definitely a drug. Although it is legal and a socially accepted substance in the United States, it is still just as…
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