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Are you curious about how many health conditions alcohol really contributes to? Or what happens when someone drinks frequently and excessively over the years? If so, you’re not alone. In this blog, we take a closer look at alcohol, a common feature in many of our lives, and its true effects on...
When it comes to signs a person is drunk, they can range from glaringly obvious to deceptively subtle. Understanding Alcohol Intoxication: A Brief Overview Alcohol intoxication is a state of physical and mental impairment caused by the consumption of alcohol. It is characterised by various symptom...
People drink for many reasons. To celebrate good times, to socialise with friends, to self-medicate for mental health reasons. Drinking moderately is a part of many peoples’ lives but when moderation turns into binging, that is where the danger lies. One of the biggest risks of drinking is alcohol...
After drinking alcohol, hangovers are a common side effect – albeit unwelcome. Typically, they consist of headaches, stomach issues and feelings of sickness, but some individuals may suffer from a hangover so severe that they may wonder if you can die from a hangover. In this article, we exp...
There is a common belief among some people that you can ‘drink yourself sober’ by continuing to drink, consuming certain types of alcohol or drinking water between alcoholic drinks. So is there any truth to this belief or is it just a myth? We’ll look at the facts behind intoxication and sobr...
Does alcohol change your personality? And if so, how? People often drink alcohol for many reasons, with one of the primary reasons being that it highlights a more sociable and charismatic side of their personality. However, the idea of an alcohol personality and acquiring a newfound sense of confide...
Alcohol and hair loss may possibly be linked, but it’s important to note that experiencing hair loss is a common natural occurrence in individuals. On average, we shed from 50 to 100 hairs every day, so if you notice it happening, it might be nothing. However, losing more hair than usual can c...
Christmas is a time for get-togethers with tables adorned with festive decorations, endless food and a few tipples. And while for most, it’s a period of catching up and celebrating the year just gone as well as what’s ahead, for others – and especially those in recovery – it can pres...
Signs of Alcoholism Spotting the signs of alcoholism can be difficult. It is, after all, something that many people simply do not have enough experience with to be able to identify it. Alcohol addiction can manifest as behavioural and physical changes, which negatively impact a person’s health...
For the average person, with average drinking habits, tapering down their alcohol intake will likely be an easy step. Whether that’s for health reasons or to follow a ‘go sober’ campaign, lowering the exposure of alcohol is possible for most. For someone who’s instead looking to wit...
One of the most frequently asked questions here at Step One Recovery is ‘is there a cure for alcoholism?’. It is understandable why so many people, whether that is a user themselves or their loved ones, long for a way out from addiction. Alcohol addiction is one of the most common yet most d...
Generally, the effects of alcohol consumption vary across users. Side effects, withdrawal symptoms and consequences of such action are seen to fluctuate, depending on a number of personal factors, including consumption levels, weight and tolerances. This is also the case when considering the relatio...
Alcohol consumption is a highly normalised activity, on a global scale. For a large majority of individuals who consume alcohol, it will be a social and innocent action. However, for a fraction of the world population, alcohol will be used as a coping strategy, where addictive tendencies are usuall...
A New Year’s custom that sees over four million people a year participate, Dry January has become a worldwide phenomenon. Encouraging individuals to consume less alcohol and reflect on their alcohol consumption habits, Dry January promotes a healthy, alcohol-free lifestyle. Although an increasing...
Alcohol consumption is commonly an action with little consideration. By this, we mean, that most individuals who consume excessive levels of alcohol, beyond the recommended guidelines, fail to consider the consequences that it has on their health, with a specific focus on organ functionality. It’...
