Alcohol consumption, while often socially accepted and widely practiced, has profound effects on the brain,...
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The Brain and Addiction
The term “addiction”is derived from the Latin term meaning “enslaved by” or “bound to”. It is not a character or...
It’s Not About “Willpower”: The Science of Alcohol Addiction
By now, you have resolved to stop drinking countless times. You know how much it hurts your loved ones when you drink....
How Can I Stop Drinking?
When you’re addicted to alcohol, you feel hopeless. You want to quit drinking but it seems impossible. You have tried...
What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking?
Alcohol has negatively impacted your life in so many ways that you’re finally ready to go sober. You may be prepared...
Why Can’t I Stop Drinking?
You have tried to quit before, but it never seems to stick. You may go a few days or even a couple of weeks without...