Health Issues

Acute Alcohol Poisoning
Do you know the signs of acute alcohol poisoning? Do you know what to do if someone is suffering from it's effects?

Alcohol Abuse vs. Dependence
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence?

Alcohol Listed as Known Carcinogen
For the first time alcoholic beverages have been listed as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Alcohol and Pain
The use of alcohol to depress the effects of pain is as old as the frementation process itself. Alcohol is believed to be one of the oldest used drug in the world.

Alcohol and Pregnancy
Some experts say moderate drinking during pregnancy is okay but there are others who believe taking even one drink is like playing Russian Roulette with your baby's health.

Alcohol and Breast Cancer
Women who drink run the risk of getting breast cancer and that risk is directly related to the amount of alcohol they consume, according to new reports.

Alcohol Liver Disease
He knew the only way to save his life was to quit drinking but he just couldn't stop no matter how he tried.

Alcohol Withdrawal
When heavy or frequent drinkers suddenly decide to quit "cold turkey" they will experience some physical withdrawal symptoms.

Cirrhosis - Threat to Heavy Drinkers
One of the largest threats to the health of chronic heavy drinkers is the damage that long-time alcohol consumption can do to their liver.

College Drinking
Information and up-to-date articles concerning the growing problem of drinking on college campuses.

Genetics & Alcohol Liver Disease
New research shows that genetic factors may determine those at increased risk of developing liver disease.

Health Risks for Women
Women who abuse alcohol or even occassionally drink to excess face greater risks to their health than their male counterparts.

More Serious Ailments?
There is growing evidence that some alcoholics face issues perhaps even more serious than staying sober.

To Your Health?
A new study finds even moderate drinking may be detrimental to life expectancy.

But it doesn't act like a disease!
The difficulty in recognizing alcoholism as a disease is it sure doesn't seem like one.

Weakening Your Body's Defenses
Chronic drinkers may appear to be healthy but if they do become ill or injured they may find it more difficult to heal.

More About Health Issues
Links to hundreds of articles and studies concering the effects of alcohol on your health.