If you’re asking yourself “what is alcohol-induced amnesia?”, you need to familiarize yourself with blackouts from alcohol. Someone who is in the midst of a blackout from alcohol may seem fully functioning, but they will not be able to recall parts of events or entire activities when they’ve sobered […]
We’re familiar with the obvious effects of alcohol abuse, including motor impairment and depression. But what about the link between alcohol and oral cancer? What’s the evidence of such a link? And can’t tobacco do the same thing? We’re going to look at studies that demonstrate the link between alcohol […]
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a medical condition that comes from exposure to alcohol during their mother’s pregnancy. Exposure to alcohol can create a range of developmental, cognitive, and behavioral problems. These problems can appear in childhood at any time. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the most severe condition of Fetal Alcohol […]
Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Sullivan Alcohol addiction is a rising concern in the United States and more individuals find themselves planning on quitting alcohol consumption. Nearly 15 million Americans were diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2018. Among those dealing with AUD, 9.2 million are men, and 5.3 million […]
You may be wondering “does alcohol make depression worse?” Unfortunately, alcohol and depression go hand-in-hand. In short, yes, alcohol does make depression worse. However, the real question for people with alcohol use disorder is which came first: alcohol abuse from depression or depression from alcohol abuse. Many people seeking treatment […]
