Author: Signs of Alcoholism Staff

Why do smokers have a five to ten times higher risk of developing alcohol dependence than non-smokers? Do they have a greater tendency to addiction in general or is there something about nicotine that is linked to increased alcohol consumption?

People without an adequate feeling of meaning to their life (you could also call this “a sense of direction”) will have more time on their hands to potentially focus on planning their next drink.

Binge drinking is the most common form of excessive alcohol consumption in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that approximately one in six adults binge drinks about four times each month.