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Kicking Addiction
Nearly one in 10 Canadian adults has a drinking problem. That’s a terrifying number. And countless others suffer stress as a result of the alcoholic’s addictive behavior. "This time I really mean it..
Staying Sober
The road to sobriety can be a long, challenging one. You know you want to follow it and you know you’re not alone. But some alcoholics, in spite of how much they want to stay sober, fail. Repeatedly. The explanation often given is: they haven’t hit bottom yet.
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver leads to the inflammation, degeneration and *scarring of functional liver tissue. The disease is serious because the *liver fulfills many vital purposes in the body, including the removal of toxins.
Hangover
That dreaded morning hangover is directly associated with the amount of toxins in the body, which organs like the *liver must eliminate from the system. Symptoms vary, but usually include *headaches and mental fogginess, along with thirst, weakness and trembling.