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Jul

Alcohol Addiction: Common Risk Factors for Becoming an Alcoholic

Men and women across the world are battling an addiction to alcohol. Some researchers believe that it’s caused by biological factors while others believe that alcoholism is influenced by environmental factors. Whatever the cause, alcoholism is a destructive disease that affects not just the individual but the family too. So what are some of the common risk factors for developing an addiction to alcohol?

Jul

Addiction affects Soldiers, Veterans, and Their Family

Soldiers may be prepared for war, but what they are not prepared for is to come home and fight a new battle; addiction to illegal drugs, alcohol, and even prescription medication. Military personnel may go through relocation difficulties, separation from family and anxiety before being sent to war. Soldiers exposed to combat often turn to alcohol, prescription medication, and illegal drugs such as opiates and amphetamines. Many soldiers who left home with no previous addiction are returning from war an addict.