Key Takeaways Alcohol gastritis occurs when the stomach lining is inflamed. There are 2 types of alcohol gastritis: acute and chronic.  Risk factors include bacterial infection, NSAIDs, prolonged alcohol intake, smoking, and stress.  Treatment for alcoholic gastritis includes medications, change of diet, and reparative surgeries. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Complications...

Key Takeaways Alcohol can cause weight gain for a variety of reasons. For example, it: Is often high in calories Affects your sleep Can affect your hormones May cause you to want to eat more Affects your exercise routine Leads to poorer dietary choices Does Beer Really Make You Gain Weight? Beer is an...

Key Takeaways Some states treat cycling under the influence the same as motor vehicle DUIs All states allow for certain penalties, including fines, even if DUI charges aren’t an option You should behave the same during a cycling DUI stop as you would any other traffic stop An attorney can help you if you’re...

Between 5.3% and 12.7% of Americans have an alcohol use disorder (AUD).3, 5, 6 This means there’s a good chance someone in your life suffers from alcoholism. For millions of Americans, getting sober is one of the most difficult life changes they can make. And rehab and detox are just the beginning.  The real...

What is Fatty Liver Disease? When you consume too much food or alcohol, your body turns excess calories into fat.  Some fat is stored in liver cells. If your liver is over 5% fat, you may have fatty liver disease.1  There are two types of fatty liver disease: alcoholic and non-alcoholic.  Alcoholic Fatty Liver...

Can You Actually Cure a Hangover? Hangovers begin when blood alcohol levels start falling. The worst symptoms are experienced when the alcohol blood count reaches zero. Common symptoms of a hangover include: Fatigue1 Nausea Dizziness Headache Thirst Sensitivity to light and sound Despite the high prevalence of hangover symptoms, there is no specific hangover...

Article Overview There are two types of narcissists: grandiose and vulnerable.  Narcissistic personality disorder leans on the grandiosity and attention-seeking aspects of narcissism. Alcoholics can develop narcissistic traits. Narcissists can become alcoholics.  Narcissism and alcoholism share similar qualities like being entitled, self-centered, defensive, and dishonest.  Many alcoholics are not narcissistic when they’re sober. A...

Quick Look It’s essential to know and recognize the signs of alcohol addiction, such as excessive drinking and the inability to quit. Alcoholism impacts the family, friends, work, and personal life of the affected person. You can help out a loved one by carefully and gently discussing your concerns about their substance abuse habits....

11 Signs Someone Has Been Drinking Too Much What’s considered heavy drinking depends on the amount of alcohol consumed weekly. Determining how much alcohol is too much is challenging because it affects people differently. Generally, for men, 15 or more drinks is considered heavy drinking. However, the number is lower for women (8 or...

Key Takeaways Dry January is a public health campaign that encourages an alcohol-free month.  It started in the U.K. in 2014 but has become popular in the U.S. and other countries. Getting healthier, decreasing alcohol consumption, and improving sleep quality are some of the reasons people want to go sober for a month. For...