Tag Archives: Alcoholism

06Aug/26

Sex and Heroin in Retirement Communities

August 6, 2026ReasearchAlcohol, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol and health, Alcoholism, Baby boomers, Binge drinking, Condom, Drinking culture, Drug culture, Gonorrhea, Sexually transmitted infection, Teratogens, United States, Viagraadmin

Sex, Drugs, and Rock ’n’ Roll in the Golden Years: Aging with Attitude

Thur , Aug 06 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Today’s baby boomer generation is dramatically redefining retirement by aggressively rejecting sedentary lifestyles in favor of active, high-energy, and socially vibrant environments. Themed active adult developments, such as Latitude Margaritaville, are successfully capturing this demand by providing walkable, resort-like communities focused on intense socialization, fitness, and live music. Rather than winding down, this demographic is seeking a “second youth” that embraces a lively, experiential approach to their retirement years. However, this shift toward constant socialization and recreational freedom has also brought a resurgence of youth-era behaviors into the senior demographic. Continue reading →

03Jun/26

The Compass Guide: Navigating Your Relationship with Alcohol

June 3, 2026HealthcareAddiction, Alan Marlatt, Alcoholism, Basal ganglia, dopamine, Dopaminergic pathways, Drinking culture, Ernest Hemingway, Impulsivity, Neuroanatomy, Neuropsychology, Prefrontal cortex, Reward system, Striatumadmin

The Biology of Drinking: How Dopamine and Stress Trap Your Brain on Autopilot

Wed, Jun 03 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The cycle of habitual drinking is driven by an automated neurological pattern known as the habit loop, which consists of a cue, a routine, and a reward. Rather than being a moral failing or a lack of discipline, this behavior becomes consolidated in the basal ganglia, causing drinking to run on autopilot without requiring conscious thought. Alcohol triggers a surge of dopamine, which acts as an anticipation and reinforcement engine, aggressively training the brain to expect and seek alcohol for relief or pleasure. Continue reading →

01May/25

Insights into Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment

May 1, 2025HealthcareAlcohol abuse, Alcohol dependence, Alcoholism, Alkermes Inc., Alkermes plc, Aud, Doctor of Audiology, Drinking culture, Substance dependence, Substance-related disorders, United Statesadmin

May 1, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alkermes, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience, explores the experiences of individuals diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Continue reading →

03Jan/25

Alcohol warning labels: A surgeon’s call for change

January 3, 2025HealthcareAlcohol abuse, Alcohol and cancer, Alcohol and health, Alcoholism, Breast cancer, Cancer, Cancer research, Causes of cancer, Colorectal cancer, Drinking culture, IARC Group 1 carcinogens, Oral cancer, United Statesadmin

Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Surgeon General of the U.S. has called for cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages, citing studies linking alcohol consumption to at least seven types of cancer. A recent review of research supports this, showing a correlation between higher alcohol intake and increased cancer risk, particularly breast cancer. Continue reading →

07Dec/24

Addiction: How Does Drug And Alcohol Addiction Occur?

December 7, 2024HealthcareAddiction, Addiction psychology, Alcohol, Alcohol and health, Alcoholism, Bill Urell, Drinking culture, Drug rehabilitation, Shopping addiction, Substance abuse, Substance dependence, Substance-related disordersadmin

We all know drug and alcohol addiction occurs. We also know some people can use and not get addicted. We all know that they are both injurious to our health. Then why is it that the addiction to drugs and alcohol is increasing everyday? Why do people still destroy their lives and family? Is drug and alcohol addiction a matter of will power, choice or is it a disease?

Let’s examine these questions in detail. Continue reading →

29Aug/23

Is alcohol the number one cause of death?

August 29, 2023UncategorizedAddiction, Alcohol, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol and health, Alcohol in Australia, Alcoholism, Drinking culture, Drug culture, Drug overdose, Long-term effects of alcohol, naloxone, Scotland, Short-term effects of alcohol consumption, Substance-related disorders, United Statesadmin

29 August 2023 /Food and Drink/ –I n 2022, there were 1,245 alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland, compared to 1,051 drug-related deaths. This is the first time that alcohol-related deaths have been higher than drug-related deaths in Scotland.

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04May/23

Alcohol is not a solution

May 4, 2023Food and DrinkAlcohol, Alcoholism, Anxiolytics, Drink, Drinking culture, Ethanol, Euphoriants, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, Health effects of wine, Neurochemistry, Non-alcoholic drink, Psychoactive drugsadmin

Alcohol can impair judgment and decision-making, which can lead to risky behavior. It can also make it more difficult to consent to sexual activity. In addition, alcohol can be used to intoxicate women so that they can be taken advantage of. Continue reading →