Did you know that alcohol is the single most abused drug in the United States? A 2012 study from the National Institute of Health found that 7.2% of American adults have an alcohol use disorder. That's more than 27…
You probably know that alcoholism is a serious problem in the United States, but there's a good chance that you aren't aware of how serious of a problem it's become. Here's what family practice doctors think you should know. Alcoholism…
According to the BBC, while it's commonly known that alcohol consumption can damage your liver, not everyone realizes that it can have an effect on long-term brain function, as well. The condition, known as ARBD, includes symptoms of difficulty reasoning,…
Family practice doctors can treat typical illnesses and injuries, like coughs, colds, ear infections, the flu, and skin problems, but what most people don't realize is that family practice centers also have skilled addiction rehab specialists. This is of particular…
