• Get Sober! (203) 904-2161
 
 
 
  • Alcoholism and Personality Disorder

    Alcoholism and Personality Disorder Around 50 percent of alcoholics in America have some sort of personality disorder that interferes in their daily life, making it really difficult to sustain personal and professional relationships. It difficult to say which occurred first from among alcoholism and personality disorder, but whatever is the case may be, the consequences are extremely dangerous in both the circumstances. Many people diagnosed with personality disorder self-medicate with alcohol, in an attempt to deal with their symptoms. On the other hand, people with alcoholism are more likely to […]

     
  • Alcoholism and Eating Disorders

    Alcoholism and Eating Disorders Before we discuss about alcoholism and eating disorders at length, let us first take a look on recent stats: Up to 50 percent of alcoholics suffer from eating disorders. Young women suffer the most from eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia on account of binge drinking or substance abuse. Most youngsters follow diet plans so that they could stay skinny and still drink as much as they want to. Women with eating disorders and high degree of alcohol dependence report high rate of personality disorders, mental […]

     
  • Alcoholism and Depression – A Deadly Mix

    If stats are to be believed, around 40-50 percent of alcoholics are said to have suffered from depression at any given point of time. Drinking heavily itself might be a cause of depression or could be an indication that you’re depressed. The worst part is that the problem of depression intensifies if alcoholics don’t have an access to the substance when they feel a strong urge to consume it. It is true that alcohol does have a tranquilizing effect and a few glasses of wine, beer or any other alcoholic […]

     
  • Symptoms of Alcoholism

    Symptoms of Alcoholism If you are wondering how your drinking crossed the line from social or rare use to alcoholism or problem drinking, it’s time to ask yourself a few questions: Have you been drinking excessively every day? Do you feel like consuming alcohol right in the morning to get you started? Are you thinking of cutting back on your alcohol consumption? Do you feel like drinking more after a hectic day? Do you need to drink to fall asleep? Do you feel guilty about your excessive drinking? Do you […]