Women and Alcohol National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

Rates of alcohol-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths all have increased among adults during the past 2 decades. Consistent with the changing patterns of alcohol use, increases in these outcomes have been larger for women. Recent studies also suggest that females are more susceptible than males to alcohol-induced liver inflammation, cardiovascular disease, memory blackouts,…

Antivert: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Meclizine may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop taking meclizine and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. The most common side effects of meclizine are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you. You…

Effects of an Alcoholic Father or Mother

The effects of growing up in an alcoholic family are varied. Many ACOAs are very successful, hard-working, and goal-driven.Some struggle with alcohol or other addictions themselves. The older you get, the more you realize that your parents are people with problems and mistakes of their own. No parent is perfect, but having a mother who…