{"id":1835,"date":"2024-07-11T14:12:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T14:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:36:15","slug":"can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Alcoholism Cause Chronic Headaches?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people, drinking alcohol is a mild pastime that doesn\u2019t have a major effect on their everyday life. However, for those suffering from alcohol addiction or alcoholism, the effects of drinking can compound themselves over time and cause long-term consequences that can be debilitating and even life-threatening. It\u2019s important to know what alcoholism can do to the body and its potential side effects so you can get help before it is too late. The medical implications of alcohol use can last long after a person stops drinking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Principles Recovery is dedicated to educating our clients and their families about addiction and what it can potentially do to a person. In this post, we are going to discuss the effects of alcoholism, the signs of alcoholism, how alcoholism can cause chronic headaches, and how to find alcohol treatment programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\/#what-are-the-signs-of-alcoholism\" >What Are the Signs of Alcoholism?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\/#what-does-alcoholism-do-to-your-body\" >What Does Alcoholism Do To Your Body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\/#what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-alcohol-abuse\" >What Are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\/#can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\" >Can Alcoholism Cause Chronic Headaches&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\/#how-to-find-alcohol-treatment-programs\" >How to Find Alcohol Treatment Programs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-signs-of-alcoholism\"><\/span>What Are the Signs of Alcoholism?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to alcohol abuse and addiction, there are a range of symptoms that can start as soon as a person takes their first drink. Other symptoms can appear after many years of excessive drinking. It\u2019s also important to note that having alcoholism does not necessarily mean that a person drinks every day, binge drinkers are also considered alcoholics because they consume large quantities of alcohol, often without regard for the effects, it has on their body or their life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the short-term signs and symptoms of alcoholism include slurred speech, inability to focus, slowed breathing and heart rate, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, a sense of euphoria, and loss of inhibitions\/ability to control one\u2019s actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-alcoholism-do-to-your-body\"><\/span>What Does Alcoholism Do To Your Body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to understand how alcohol works on the body. Alcohol is considered a suppressant and works to slow down different systems in the body, including breathing and heart rate. Beyond that, it acts on the central nervous system to reduce thought and response time, which is why alcohol is known to cause automotive accidents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these effects are detrimental to one\u2019s health, many people like the other effects that alcohol has on the body, namely the calming and euphoric effects and the lowering of inhibitions. These effects allow them to act differently or \u201cmore freely\u201d than they normally would while sober.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-alcohol-abuse\"><\/span>What Are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term effects can include severe kidney and liver damage, inability to function without alcohol, blacking out, memory loss, tremors, seizures, and signs of neurological damage. Alcoholism has also been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and a whole host of other medical conditions as either a direct cause or a contributing factor. Alcohol use in the short term and over time can compound with existing medical conditions to make them worse.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-alcoholism-cause-chronic-headaches\"><\/span>Can Alcoholism Cause Chronic Headaches&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned previously, alcoholism has been linked to a large number of health conditions. In terms of headaches, alcoholism and alcohol use, in general, have been linked to cluster and tension headaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In populations who suffer migraines, roughly 30% reported that they experienced migraines when drinking alcohol. Studies showed that these people drank less alcohol once they identified alcohol as a trigger.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the reasons that alcohol is known to be a trigger for headaches is because it not only slows down the central nervous system, but when consumed in large quantities, it can cause the body to become dehydrated, particularly the brain cells, which is a known cause of headaches, migraines, and hangovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-find-alcohol-treatment-programs\"><\/span>How to Find Alcohol Treatment Programs&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/\">rehab in South Florida<\/a>, then Principles Recovery Center has the alcohol treatment program that you or your loved one need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a variety of treatment options for teens and adolescents, an outpatient program, and even dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders like depression and <a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/programs\/dual-diagnosis\/anxiety\/\">anxiety disorders<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/contact\/\">Contact <\/a>Principles Recovery Center today if you or a loved one are suffering from alcoholism and are ready to get treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4821937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4821937<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4038773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4038773<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, drinking alcohol is a mild pastime that doesn\u2019t have a major effect on their everyday life. However, for those suffering from alcohol addiction or alcoholism, the effects of drinking can compound themselves over time and cause long-term consequences that can be debilitating and even life-threatening. 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