{"id":164,"date":"2025-03-19T13:44:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T13:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/?p=164"},"modified":"2025-07-20T20:06:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T18:06:28","slug":"er-alkohol-et-rusmiddel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/","title":{"rendered":"Er alkohol et rusmiddel? Den skjulte sannheten bak et lovlig rusmiddel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is alcohol a drug?<\/strong> Yes\u2014and that fact matters. Although wine at dinner feels socially acceptable, alcohol meets every scientific test for a drug: it alters brain chemistry, creates dependence, and damages health. Because this point is often ignored, many people underestimate its real risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like clear facts you can share at school or at work, explore our <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/drug-education-prevention-materials\/alcohol-education\/\">alcohol-education resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-alcohol-a-drug-experts-explain\">Is alcohol a drug? Experts explain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health agencies classify alcohol as a psychoactive substance. <strong>Therefore,<\/strong> it slows the central nervous system, affecting judgment and coordination almost immediately. <strong>Moreover,<\/strong> repeated use reshapes brain pathways that control impulse and reward, setting the stage for addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drug-like-effects-of-alcohol-on-body-and-mind\">Drug-like effects of alcohol on body and mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alcohol may taste harmless, yet it can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Impair<\/strong> reaction times and memory after a single session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase<\/strong> anxiety and depression with steady use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damage<\/strong> the liver, heart, and nervous system over years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In fact,<\/strong> the World Health Organization links alcohol to more than <strong>3 million deaths<\/strong> worldwide each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-responsible-drinking-why-this-drug-myth-persists\">Responsible drinking: why this drug myth persists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many ads promise that \u201cmoderation\u201d keeps you safe. <strong>However,<\/strong> studies now show that even small daily doses raise cancer risk and shrink brain volume. <strong>Consequently,<\/strong> the phrase \u201cresponsible drinking\u201d can give a false sense of security about a very real drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-alcohol-the-drug-turns-into-addiction\">When alcohol the drug turns into addiction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because <strong>alcohol is a drug<\/strong>, physical and mental dependence can develop quietly. Warning signs include growing tolerance, morning shakes, and neglect of family or work. <strong>Eventually,<\/strong> life revolves around the next drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-breaking-free-from-a-legal-drug\">Breaking free from a legal drug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calling alcohol what it is\u2014a drug\u2014opens the door to change. <strong>Therefore,<\/strong> Narconon Europe offers a drug-free programme that combines full detox with life-skills training. <strong>As a result,<\/strong> graduates rebuild healthy, productive lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Ready to act? <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/contact\/\">Contact Narconon Europe<\/a><\/strong> and start your path to lasting recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ \u2013 Alcohol as a Drug<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why is alcohol classified as a drug?<\/strong><br>Because it alters brain function, affects mood and behavior, and creates physical and mental dependence\u2014matching the scientific definition of a drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is alcohol addictive like illegal drugs?<\/strong><br>Yes. Alcohol can lead to both physical and psychological addiction, often starting without the person realizing it\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can moderate drinking still be harmful?<\/strong><br>Absolutely. Studies show even small amounts can increase cancer risk and affect the brain and organs over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the signs that alcohol use is becoming a problem?<\/strong><br>Early signs include increased tolerance, cravings, morning shakes, and avoiding responsibilities. These may point to growing dependence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sources\">Sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>World Health Organization (WHO) \u2013 Alcohol (Fact Sheet)<\/strong><br><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/fr\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/alcohol\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/fr\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/alcohol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) \u2013 Alcohol&#8217;s Effects on the Body<\/strong><br><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/alcohols-effects-health\/alcohols-effects-body\">https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/alcohols-effects-health\/alcohols-effects-body<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"Is alcohol a drug? The hidden truth behind a legal substance\",\n  \"datePublished\": \"2025-03-19\",\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Person\",\n    \"name\": \"Jacky Buensoz\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Narconon Europe\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-narconon-europe.png\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\"\n  },\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why is alcohol classified as a drug?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Because it alters brain function, affects mood and behavior, and creates physical and mental dependence\u2014matching the scientific definition of a drug.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is alcohol addictive like illegal drugs?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Alcohol can lead to both physical and psychological addiction, often starting without the person realizing it\u2019s happening.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can moderate drinking still be harmful?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Absolutely. Studies show even small amounts can increase cancer risk and affect the brain and organs over time.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the signs that alcohol use is becoming a problem?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Early signs include increased tolerance, cravings, morning shakes, and avoiding responsibilities. These may point to growing dependence.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is alcohol a drug? Yes\u2014and that fact matters. Although wine at dinner feels socially acceptable, alcohol meets every scientific test [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":181,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[216,215,214,220,218,217,213,219],"class_list":["post-164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alcohol","tag-alcohol-addiction","tag-alcohol-and-brain-function","tag-alcohol-facts","tag-alcohol-prevention","tag-drug-awareness","tag-effects-of-alcohol","tag-is-alcohol-a-drug","tag-psychoactive-substances"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Alcohol a Drug? Discover the Truth About Its Hidden Dangers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is alcohol a drug? Yes\u2014and it harms the brain, body, and health. Discover its true effects and how to break free from alcohol addiction.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/er-alkohol-et-rusmiddel\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"nb_NO\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is alcohol a drug? The hidden truth behind a legal substance\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Is alcohol a drug? Discover the truth about its effects on health and brain chemistry in our informative resource.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/er-alkohol-et-rusmiddel\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Narconon Europe\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/narcononeu\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-03-19T13:44:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-20T18:06:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jacky Buensoz\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Is alcohol a drug? Discover how it impacts health and brain chemistry while posing serious addiction risks.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@NARCONONEurope\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@NARCONONEurope\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Skrevet av\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Jacky Buensoz\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Ansl. lesetid\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutter\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Jacky Buensoz\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/8fb51aa28a365c0733462afe1f733a46\"},\"headline\":\"Is alcohol a drug? The hidden truth behind a legal substance\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-19T13:44:16+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-20T18:06:28+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":462,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp\",\"keywords\":[\"alcohol addiction\",\"alcohol and brain function\",\"alcohol facts\",\"alcohol prevention\",\"drug awareness\",\"effects of alcohol\",\"is alcohol a drug\",\"psychoactive substances\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Alcohol\"],\"inLanguage\":\"nb-NO\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/\",\"name\":\"Is Alcohol a Drug? Discover the Truth About Its Hidden Dangers\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-19T13:44:16+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-20T18:06:28+00:00\",\"description\":\"Is alcohol a drug? Yes\u2014and it harms the brain, body, and health. Discover its true effects and how to break free from alcohol addiction.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"nb-NO\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"nb-NO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp\",\"width\":1500,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"Is alcohol a drug? Glass of whiskey with ice on a wooden table, illustrating alcohol\u2019s drug-like effects.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/is-alcohol-a-drug\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Is alcohol a drug? The hidden truth behind a legal substance\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/\",\"name\":\"Narconon Europe\",\"description\":\"Drug Free For Good\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"nb-NO\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Narconon Europe\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"nb-NO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/Logo-Narconon-Europe-2.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/Logo-Narconon-Europe-2.png\",\"width\":2000,\"height\":707,\"caption\":\"Narconon Europe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/narcononeu\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/NARCONONEurope\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/narconon.europe\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCNUxvhoqZZCAxXCYO4K7MvA\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tiktok.com\\\/@narconon.europe\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.narconon.online\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/8fb51aa28a365c0733462afe1f733a46\",\"name\":\"Jacky Buensoz\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"nb-NO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/559795e403744d0af7032cd493ad0be9e2d22d91ab576a4fef70d088dd58f71d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/559795e403744d0af7032cd493ad0be9e2d22d91ab576a4fef70d088dd58f71d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/559795e403744d0af7032cd493ad0be9e2d22d91ab576a4fef70d088dd58f71d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Jacky Buensoz\"},\"description\":\"I have personally experienced various drugs before making the life-changing decision to turn things around. In 1993, I completed the Narconon program in Plans-sur-Bex, Switzerland, a pivotal experience that set me on a new path. Since then, I have dedicated my life to helping and rehabilitating addicts, gaining decades of experience in prevention, rehabilitation, and family support. With years of hands-on experience, I have been serving as the Director of Narconon Europe for the past four years. My mission is to provide effective solutions to help those struggling with addiction and to support their loved ones throughout this transformative journey. My goal is to bring about real change, sharing my expertise and guiding individuals toward a life free from addiction.\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Er alkohol et rusmiddel? Oppdag sannheten om de skjulte farene","description":"Er alkohol et rusmiddel? Ja - og det skader hjernen, kroppen og helsen. Oppdag de virkelige effektene og hvordan du kan bli fri fra alkoholavhengighet.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/er-alkohol-et-rusmiddel\/","og_locale":"nb_NO","og_type":"article","og_title":"Is alcohol a drug? The hidden truth behind a legal substance","og_description":"Is alcohol a drug? Discover the truth about its effects on health and brain chemistry in our informative resource.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/er-alkohol-et-rusmiddel\/","og_site_name":"Narconon Europe","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/narcononeu","article_published_time":"2025-03-19T13:44:16+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-07-20T18:06:28+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1500,"height":1000,"url":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Jacky Buensoz","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_description":"Is alcohol a drug? Discover how it impacts health and brain chemistry while posing serious addiction risks.","twitter_creator":"@NARCONONEurope","twitter_site":"@NARCONONEurope","twitter_misc":{"Skrevet av":"Jacky Buensoz","Ansl. lesetid":"3 minutter"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/"},"author":{"name":"Jacky Buensoz","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#\/schema\/person\/8fb51aa28a365c0733462afe1f733a46"},"headline":"Is alcohol a drug? The hidden truth behind a legal substance","datePublished":"2025-03-19T13:44:16+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-20T18:06:28+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/"},"wordCount":462,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp","keywords":["alcohol addiction","alcohol and brain function","alcohol facts","alcohol prevention","drug awareness","effects of alcohol","is alcohol a drug","psychoactive substances"],"articleSection":["Alcohol"],"inLanguage":"nb-NO"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/","url":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/","name":"Er alkohol et rusmiddel? Oppdag sannheten om de skjulte farene","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp","datePublished":"2025-03-19T13:44:16+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-20T18:06:28+00:00","description":"Er alkohol et rusmiddel? Ja - og det skader hjernen, kroppen og helsen. Oppdag de virkelige effektene og hvordan du kan bli fri fra alkoholavhengighet.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"nb-NO","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"nb-NO","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Is-Alcohol-a-Drug-hero.webp","width":1500,"height":1000,"caption":"Is alcohol a drug? Glass of whiskey with ice on a wooden table, illustrating alcohol\u2019s drug-like effects."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/is-alcohol-a-drug\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Is alcohol a drug? The hidden truth behind a legal substance"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/","name":"Narconon Europa","description":"Dopingfri for godt","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"nb-NO"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#organization","name":"Narconon Europa","url":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"nb-NO","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Logo-Narconon-Europe-2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Logo-Narconon-Europe-2.png","width":2000,"height":707,"caption":"Narconon Europe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/narcononeu","https:\/\/x.com\/NARCONONEurope","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/narconon.europe\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNUxvhoqZZCAxXCYO4K7MvA","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@narconon.europe"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/#\/schema\/person\/8fb51aa28a365c0733462afe1f733a46","name":"Jacky Buensoz","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"nb-NO","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/559795e403744d0af7032cd493ad0be9e2d22d91ab576a4fef70d088dd58f71d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/559795e403744d0af7032cd493ad0be9e2d22d91ab576a4fef70d088dd58f71d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/559795e403744d0af7032cd493ad0be9e2d22d91ab576a4fef70d088dd58f71d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Jacky Buensoz"},"description":"Jeg har selv opplevd forskjellige rusmidler f\u00f8r jeg tok den livsendrende beslutningen om \u00e5 snu om p\u00e5 tingene. I 1993 fullf\u00f8rte jeg Narconon-programmet i Plans-sur-Bex i Sveits, en avgj\u00f8rende opplevelse som satte meg p\u00e5 en ny vei. Siden da har jeg viet livet mitt til \u00e5 hjelpe og rehabilitere rusavhengige, og jeg har ti\u00e5r med erfaring innen forebygging, rehabilitering og familiest\u00f8tte. Med mange \u00e5rs praktisk erfaring har jeg de siste fire \u00e5rene fungert som direkt\u00f8r for Narconon Europa. Min misjon er \u00e5 tilby effektive l\u00f8sninger for \u00e5 hjelpe dem som sliter med avhengighet, og \u00e5 st\u00f8tte deres n\u00e6rmeste gjennom denne omveltende reisen. M\u00e5let mitt er \u00e5 skape virkelig forandring ved \u00e5 dele ekspertisen min og veilede enkeltpersoner mot et liv fritt for avhengighet."}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5594,"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164\/revisions\/5594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narconon.online\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}