Addicted and Trapped
Just This Once Think back to those college days of little responsibility and too much fun. Some of us were so caught up with our desire to “fit in” and be “cool...
Tag: alcoholism
It's More Than Just a "Choice"
Approaching a stoplight, you see a homeless man standing on the corner where you are about to make a left turn. He is holding a piece of cardboard that says, “H...
More Than Just Social Drinking?
Culture plays a role in the use of alcohol. Alcohol serves as a social lubricant, as it has across different cultures and time periods. Although alcohol appea...
Animal models used to study alcoholism: What can we learn?
In many different areas of science, animal models are used to begin understanding of diseases and behaviors analogous to humans. This animal model concept has a...
Ethanol: A matter of perception?
As we discussed ethanol this week in class I began to realize that the problem with alcohol in our country is truly a problem of perception. I’m not saying tha...
Alcohol and Behavior
Anyone who has drank alcohol or been around people who are drinking alcohol are familiar with some of the effects it has on behavioral and physical attributes. ...
Alcohol: How Much Is Too Much?
When you think of alcohol what do you think of? A glass of wine with dinner? A beer after work with colleagues? Or maybe a Saturday night out with friends? You ...
The Cure for Alcoholism….
This week’s article was about alcohol abuse, alcoholism and the mechanisms behind it. The purpose of this article was to figure out what happens when alcohol e...
The Diversity of Alcoholism
I have for you two scenarios (These stories are not based on any person in particular, but are just general possible scenarios.) First is a story about Edward. ...