An examination of the urine under a microscope may show evidence of kidney damage; and X-ray of the kidneys may show changes in their structure or function. An electrocardiogram of the heart can reveal if the raised pressure is causing a strain on the pumping chambers of the heart. Sometimes more sophisticated tests are necessary [...]

Why can some people drink all their lives, yet never have trouble while others become addicted? We are still not sure why but it is certainly not due to lack of willpower. The alcoholic drinks the way he (or she) drinks because he can’t drink any other way. He knows the consequences, yet he still [...]