Did you know excessive drinking costs over $249 billion per year? Beyond the financial toll, it affects families, workplaces, and long-term health. Explore the hidden costs behind alcohol use: americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/how-muc...
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Alcohol affects everyone differently. For some, any level of alcohol use is unsafe.
This includes those who are pregnant, in recovery, taking certain medications, living with certain conditions, or under 21.
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Everyone gets stressed and coping with it can be healthy. More people are relying on substances for relief, but that can just lead to more avoidance and it keeps us stuck.
Making small shifts in how you deal with stress now can help in the longterm.
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18) Science shows alcohol can actually change how your gene are expressed! 🧬 it adds methyl groups to your DNA, which can turn off tumor-suppressor genes , increasing cancer risk over time
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17) Chronic Alcohol use slows down neurogenesis (the birth of new neurons, specifically in the hippocampus). 🧠Taking a break from alcohol allows the brain to begin repairing these vital circuits
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Youth exposed to more alcohols ads are 50% more likely to drink
It's #AlcoholAwarenessMonth. Did you know that Alcohol companies spend over $4 billion a year trying to get people’s attention? Research shows the more ads you see, the more likely you are to drink. Learn more about ways to avoid alcohol at FocusOnYouWA.org
Therapists/clinicians have the tools to help clients make positive change 💪🏼🙌🏼
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Your liver works hard to keep you healthy, so treat it kindly. April is Alcohol Awareness Month!
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This #AlcoholAwarenessMonth we are raising awareness about prenatal alcohol exposure (#PAE) and the importance of support and education.
Support matters. 💙
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16) Congener Chaos: Darker liquors (bourbon, red wine) contain more congener (byproducts of fermentation) than clear spirits 🍷. These extra chemicals usually lead to significantly more intense hangovers.
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15) Alcohol is a “diuretic” but it also blocks the absorption of B-vitamins, espically Thiamine (B1). Long term deficiency can lead to serious neurological issues like Wernicks-Korasakoff syndrome
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#AlcoholAwarenessMonth is an important opportunity to highlight the positive impact of the effectiveness of underage drinking prevention. Get the latest research and resources to support underage drinking prevention and related issues at samhsa.gov/alcohol
Tips for cutting back on drinking: 1) Buy fun non-alcoholic drinks for your home and bring them to gatherings; 2) Drink a glass of water between alcoholic beverages; 3) Find new after-work routines; 4) Tell loved ones about your goals; 5) Think about triggers that cause you to drink.
April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth. Here are some tips and tricks for cutting back on drinking alcohol! Check the CDC’s “Getting Started with Drinking Less” for details and instructions for finding your “why” and creating a plan you can stick to.
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From liver disease to cancer risk, even moderate drinking can carry consequences that often go overlooked. Awareness is the first step—so people can make informed choices
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Treatment for alcohol use disorder varies based on a person’s needs. There are many choices today that make #recovery possible. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help if you or someone you know is looking for help. #AlcoholAwarenessMonth
Breaking news! Alcohol Awareness Month is going on NOW. There’s no better time to learn the dangers of alcohol use.
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This #AlcoholAwarenessMonth, AASLD is bringing forward the science and expertise shaping the future of alcohol-associated liver disease care.
Chair of the ALD SIG, Gene Y. Im, MD, FAASLD, shares emerging innovations in #ALD treatment and how the SIG is advancing research and patient care.
Many people may not realize their alcohol use is high risk.
20% of Americans reported binge drinking in the past month and 5% reported heavy alcohol use.
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“Funny and tragic, poignant and powerful, Bellon draws on personal experience to weave the tale of a mother-daughter relationship strained to the point of breaking by mom’s #alcoholism.”
Chris Negron, acclaimed author of Underdog City.
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Age was also a factor. Older participants tended to see more consistent results 🧠.
Why does this matter? By identifying these predictors, researchers can better design trials to reach the right people, reducing placebo response and helping with better medications for recovery
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The findings? Baseline habits matter. 📈
The study found that having fewer days of abstinence (specifically less than 3-5 days) before starting a trial and being in a “high” or “very-high” risk drinking category actually predicted better treatment success and trial completion
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14) The Proof is in the Gunpowder: the term “100 proof” comes from the 16th century 📚 Sailors would douse gunpowder in rum ; if it’s still ignited, the alcohol content was “proved” (that’s about 57% ABV!) #alcoholawarenessmonth
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13) alcohol slows down the communication between your eyes and your brain 👀. This impairs peripheral vision and contrast sensitivity, making it harder to distinguish between objects and their backgrounds.
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12) The “Liver First” Rule: did you know your liver treats alcohol like a VIP guest? 🥂 it stops metabolizing fats and sugars to focus 100% on clearing ethanol. This metabolic “pause” is why chronic drinking leads to fatty liver disease
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This #AlcoholAwarenessMonth, we’re spotlighting the science driving real change in alcohol-associated liver disease.
Joseph C. Ahn, MD, MS, is advancing #AI-driven approaches to improve prognostic modeling and personalize care for patients with alcohol-associated #hepatitis.
25% of #WorkZone intrusions involve alcohol use by the driver. Even small amounts of alcohol can impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely. Protect workers, protect yourself & drive responsibly.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to choose to embrace the future alcohol free.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month and an opportunity to think about the impact on brain health.
I contributed to a @theguardian.com article on this topic last year.
Read it here - www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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1 in 20 pregnant women report binge drinking in the past 30 days.
Awareness and support matter. It is never too late to make changes during pregnancy💙
Learn more: https://fasdunited.org
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11) alcohol doesn’t just dehydrate your brain; it’s a thief for your skins glow ✨By triggering inflammation and depleting Vitamin A, it accelerates the breakdown of collagen.
Give your skin a break. Your reflection will thank you 😆
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