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Gender Differences in Addiction and Recovery

The history of medical research is rampant with sexism. The research used to only include men and thus was only truly helpful in determining treatment for men. It took until the 1990s for research to include women meaningfully. Research has since clarified that men and women experience addiction and recovery differently. High-quality practitioners like Rockland…

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Physical Effects of Alcohol Addiction

Excessive alcohol consumption is never healthy. Did you know that drinking too much increases the risk of getting illnesses and injuries? It can also lead to preventable deaths. You should never ignore any alcohol addiction symptoms you observe in yourself or someone you care about. If you suspect that someone is struggling with alcohol addiction,…

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Getting Help for An Alcoholic Man

Did you know that men are more likely than women to drink excessively? Men are also more likely than women to take other risks, such as misusing other addictive substances or having multiple sex partners. When these behaviors are combined with alcohol addiction, there’s an increased risk of illness, injury, or even death. This is…