The blog post Athletes and Alcoholism, December 11, 2023, was written by Kelly Brown and medically reviewed by Dr P.E. Pancoast, MD.

As this is such a common issue, the authors spent hundreds of hours writing the peer-reviewed guide about athletes and alcohol.

Included is relevant information about how alcoholism is so common among athletes and how it can affect their performance. The team also made a point of including resources for those struggling with alcohol use disorder.

Examples:

Why is Alcoholism Common Among Athletes?

  1. Cope with Mental Illness
  2. Deal with Emotional Pressure
  3. Deal with Early-Age Retirement
  4. Face Peer Pressure

Also included are other topic areas:

  • Athletes and Alcoholism Statistics
  • How Alcohol Affects Athletes’ Performance
  • Student Athletes and Alcohol Abuse
  • Athletes Who Have Overcome Alcohol Use Disorder
  • What to Do About Alcohol Abuse Among Athletes

All content created by Alcohol Rehab Help is sourced from current scientific research and fact-checked by an addiction counselling expert. However, the information provided by Alcohol Rehab Help is not a substitute for professional treatment advice.

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