More Than 20 Years of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Research

By BuddyT

Here is a partial list of medically-reviewed alcohol and substance abuse-related articles published on VeryWellMind that were originally written by BuddyT.

Symtoms of Alcoholism

Recognizing Alcoholism as a Disease

What an Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnosis Means

Understanding Alcoholism and the Signs of Severe Drinking Problems

What to Know About Alcohol Use Disorder

How to Recognize a Functional Alcoholic

Self-Tests to Help Determine a Drinking Problem

What Is a Problem Drinker?

The Role of Genetics in Alcoholism

Alcohol Dependence vs. Alcohol Abuse: What's the Difference?

Symptom Stages for Alcohol Withdrawal

Common Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

What Does Going on a Bender Mean?

EtG Test for Confirming Alcohol Abstinence

What Is the CDT Blood Test for Alcohol?

Effects of Alcoholism

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

8 Facts About Drinking Alcohol

How Does Increased Alcohol Tolerance Affect a Person?

Can You Drink Alcohol While You're on a Medication?

Alcohol's Metabolism Could Be the Key to Its Risks

Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms and What to Do

How Does Alcohol Affect Society?

What Is Alcoholic Dementia?

End-Stage Alcoholism: Signs, Symptoms, Management

Alcohol's Effect on Nutrition

The Danger of Using Alcohol for Pain Relief

Sleep Problems Associated With Alcohol Misuse

How Alcohol Compounds Its Damage to the Brain

Why Alcohol Causes a Hangover

How Heavy Alcohol Use Can Damage Memory Function

What Is Delirium Tremens (DTs)?

How to Quit and Stay Sober

What Medications Are Used to Treat Alcoholism?

Pros and Cons of Tapering Off Alcohol Intake

How to Stay Sober: 13 Tips for Maintaining Your Hard-Won Sobriety

Alcohol or Drug Relapse Signs and Symptoms

Is Moderate Drinking Possible for People With Alcohol Use Disorder?

What Are the 12 Steps of Recovery?

The 12 Traditions of the AA

Open vs. Closed 12-Step Meetings

What to Know About the Serenity Prayer

10 Tips for Cutting Back on Drinking

4 Stages of Alcohol and Drug Rehab Recovery

When You Should Completely Quit Drinking

Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While on Antabuse?

Antabuse (Disulfiram) Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Why You Should Stop Binge Drinking

How Can I Find Support Groups Near Me?

An Overview of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)

Controlling Alcohol Cravings With Medication

The Benefits of Quitting Alcohol

Going to Your First 12-Step Meeting

Secular Alternatives to AA

Help for Friends & Family

Denial as a Symptom of Alcohol Use Disorder

What Is Al-Anon and Alateen?

How To Help Someone With A Drinking Problem

Effects of Alcoholism on the Family

Detachment From a Family Member With Alcoholism

How to Tell If You're Enabling an Alcoholic and How to Stop

How to Recognize Enabling

Loving Someone With Alcohol Use Disorder—Dos and Dont's

Al-Anon Topics for Beginners

Signs You're Dating an Alcoholic

How Children Are Affected By Parents With Alcohol Use Disorder

Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics

Domestic Abuse and Alcohol

The Combination of Domestic Abuse and Alcohol

Why Does Domestic Violence Happen?

Top Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse

9 Ways to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence

Drunk Driving

Field Sobriety Tests to Assess Drunk Driving

What Happens When You Get a DUI

Is a DUI a Felony or a Misdemeanor?

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

Substance Abuse

An Overview of Substance Use

Understanding Withdrawal and Its Effects

5 Signs of Marijuana (Weed) Addiction

Is Marijuana Addictive?

What to Know About Anabolic Steroids