Some people abuse alcohol to relax, while others use it to feel more energetic. So naturally many people ask, “Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?” Technically classified as a depressant, alcohol also has stimulating properties when used in moderation. We explain the difference between the depressant and stimulant effects below. Alcohol as a Stimulant Research…
While driving under the influence is just one negative behavior some people engage in, alcohol abuse has so many other serious consequences. Because of that, the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) designated April as Alcohol Awareness Month. If you don’t know much about the harmful effects of alcohol addiction, then this is…
When you quit drinking, you suffer some changing emotions and even lingering depression as your body adjusts to sobriety. However, depression after quitting drinking is temporary. You shouldn’t let it alter your pursuit of quality of life in early recovery. After all, enjoying your life sober is how your brain adapts to normal functioning again…
Driving while impaired is never a good idea. Despite this, people all over the country risk their lives every year when they drive after drinking or using drugs. That’s why the United States observes National Impaired Driving Prevention Month 2018. This campaign raises awareness of this issue and enforces the idea that you shouldn’t drive…
In the United States, millions of people struggle with alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, few of them seek the help that they need to retake control over their lives. One reason is that people with addiction don’t want to stop. Because of that, many people want to know how to help an alcoholic. Learn How to Help…
Alcohol is common in today’s society and many people use it to socialize or relax. Because it’s a legal substance, problems with its use go undetected more easily than those of illicit drugs. It’s for this reason that recognizing when your loved one has a problem with alcohol can be so difficult. Let’s try to…