Alcoholism Articles

When faced with problems, it's not uncommon for teenagers to isolate themselves and avoid talking about what's bothering them. For teens affected by alcoholism, it can be even more difficult. “They're very secretive about what goes on in their home, and they

Author Alberta H. Sequeira has seen her share of tragedy caused by alcoholism. Twenty years after transforming her kind, loving husband into an angry, abusive drunk, the alcohol demon would return; this time claiming Sequeira’s youngest daughter, Lori Cahill

Dan O'Leary's favorite neurotransmitter is dopamine. That should come as no surprise — the 62 year-old University of Iowa psychiatry professor has dedicated much of his career to studying the chemical messenger and its association with addiction. And his tim

Kat Von D, Jesse James' new girlfriend, has a past checkered with alcoholism, cheating and dangerous attempts at weight loss, her ex-husband told In Touch Weekly. Kat is "in love" with Jesse. In Touch's press release follows: Jesse James' new girlfriend, Kat V

There are myriad health issues associated with alcoholism, including liver damage and heart disease. But there are also other lesser-known side effects that alcoholics can suffer. Alcoholism’s Effect on Smell Did you know that research has shown that chronic