This page addresses the complexities of drug addiction, challenging misconceptions about moral failure or willpower. It emphasizes addiction as a brain disease that hinders recovery, regardless of des...This page addresses the complexities of drug addiction, challenging misconceptions about moral failure or willpower. It emphasizes addiction as a brain disease that hinders recovery, regardless of desire to quit. Advances in research have improved understanding and treatment options, highlighting the importance of recognizing different drugs and their impacts on addiction and recovery.
Multiple studies show high intakes of hard liquor are linked to weight gain, although this may be the result of the regular consumption of hard liquor with sugary soft drinks, juices, and other mixers...Multiple studies show high intakes of hard liquor are linked to weight gain, although this may be the result of the regular consumption of hard liquor with sugary soft drinks, juices, and other mixers. On the other hand drinking beer and, even more so, red wine, is not consistently linked to weight gain and in some studies actually decreases weight gain.
