Getting together with friends on the weekends to catch-up over drinks is a very normal social activity, for a great many people. They may drink to relax after a long, hard week, or just to feel more sociable. However pleasant this might be, it is important to be aware of whether your social drinking is crossing the line into problem drinking. Studies have shown that social drinking should consist of alcohol consumption – for women – less than 7 drinks per week, and no more than 3 drinks a day. For men, it means no more than 14 per week and no more than 4 a day. If it is more than these recommendations you could be in danger of crossing the line into a problem area.
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Both alcohol addiction and dependency are chronic diseases characterised by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with all thing’s alcohol. Symptoms include repeated alcohol consumption despite possible legal and health issues. Treatments can involve counselling by a professional therapist, a potential detox program in a medical facility, as well as medications which reduce the desire for alcohol.
Read moreOvercoming Addictions with NLP and Hypnosis
Addictions take many forms, such as alcoholism, gambling, overeating, or substance abuse. But the one thing they have in common is the ability to cause great distress, destroy relationships, and lead to loss of livelihoods, among others.
Among the many treatments available for overcoming the unhealthy dependence on addictive behaviors and substances are NLP and hypnosis. These approaches are remarkable in their ability to transform behavior, thus helping in curbing addiction.
Read moreHypnosis and Social Media Addiction Series - Article 1 of 5
Could you be addicted to social media?
All about social media addiction.
A social media addict is best described as someone who has a compulsion to continuously be on the internet using networks like Facebook and Twitter to …
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