The Pearson Center blog features interesting new findings and tips and tricks when it comes to alcoholism, binge drinking, addiction, alcohol treatment, rehab, and research studies.
Many people wonder if they can drink alcohol on the keto diet and some find the idea of quitting alcohol impossible. Can you reap the benefits of keto without sacrificing a glass of wine at dinner? Here are the side effects of drinking alcohol on the ketogenic diet.
Read MoreAfter a sustained period of excessive alcohol consumption, quitting cold turkey can be dangerous – and in severe cases, alcohol withdrawal can be deadly. With proper medical oversight, you can safely manage your detox and achieve the stability necessary to move on to an addiction treatment program.
Read MoreMany celebrities have been outspoken about their struggles with drugs and alcohol. Here are six stars who overcame their addictions and went on to enjoy thriving, successful careers.
Read MoreWhile having one or even a few of the symptoms listed here is not indicative of a drinking problem, these signs of alcohol abuse in the workplace are a good starting point for determining if your coworker has a problem. Learn more here.
Read MoreThis constant hunger for alcohol is one of the defining traits of alcoholism, and new research has found that the hunger for alcohol and the hunger for food could be connected. See how alcohol addiction and your hormones are linked here.
Read MoreDo you sometimes have a strange reaction to drinking alcohol? Do you turn red in the face, get hives, or have other symptoms? You might be allergic to alcohol.
Read MoreDrinking alcohol has a ton of different negative side effects that can hurt your health. One of these is causing you to gain weight, which begs the question, “does alcohol make you fat?”
Read MoreIf someone in your life is an alcoholic and they refuse to get treatment, what do you do? In some cases, you can force an alcoholic into treatment, but it is very complicated.
Read MoreAlcohol poisoning is scary. If you drink a lot of alcohol, you can be putting your physical and mental health in jeopardy with alcohol poisoning.
Read MoreFor some people, when they drink alcohol their face turns flush red. We explore why some people get red cheeks and a flushed face while drinking, and how to prevent it from occurring.
Read MoreA clinical trial is a way to test the newest drugs, medications, and other treatments to make sure they are safe and work properly. There are 4 phases in clinical trials, and we breakdown what to expect in each phase.
Read MoreThere are a variety of different types of addicts and people who struggle with addiction. Most of these addictions can be classified in 1 of 3 different addiction categories.
Read MoreOne of the great benefits of joining a clinical research trial is getting cash compensation for participating. If you join a clinical research study, you may be able to get paid to participate and walk home with some cash!
Read MoreAlcoholism is widespread and impactful, hurting individuals across America and the world. While there are a variety of effective treatments for alcoholism, such as therapy or clinical research trials, can research find a way to "cure" alcoholism?
Read MoreIt is very common for somebody with an alcohol problem or alcohol addiction to feel depressed. However, can depression lead to alcohol addiction? Learn about how depression can cause people to spiral down into addiction.
Read MoreThere are a variety of different ways to treat an alcohol addiction, be it alcoholism therapy, alcohol rehab, or research studies. We review alcohol treatments and see which is best.
Read MoreAlcohol Rehab is a great way for individuals to sober up and stop drinking alcohol. However, how much does alcohol rehab cost? Learn what the price for various different types of rehabilitation is.
Read MoreA San Diego Union-Tribune article details that Scripps Research and The Pearson Center for Alcoholism and Addiction Research got a $10 million research grant.
Read MoreAlcoholism is a habit that can have a devastating impact on your health, but is it a disease? TSRI in San Diego explains the disease theory of alcoholism.
Read MoreBinge drinking alcohol is dangerous, so why do people do it? Learn some of the underlying causes of binge drinking, and why people turn to drinking alcohol.
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