Alcohol and college students seem to go together like a horse and carriage. Unfortunately, drinking too much alcohol in college can lead to a lifetime of addictive and dangerous behaviors. It can also cause you to form habits that are difficult to break. Alcohol and drugs negatively affect the brain and affect how we process […]
If you are trying to quit drinking, congratulations! Although some who struggle with drinking are able to quit alone, others find it difficult. It also can be dangerous to quit on your own, depending on how much and how often you drink. By getting professional help, you can experience an easier recovery with better-managed detox
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Are you facing alcohol addiction? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that 9.2 million men and 5.3 million women suffered from alcohol use disorder in 2018 in the United States. When you consider just how many people are facing similar challenges like you are, you can see that now is the time
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As you recover from addiction, you must focus on your emotional and physical health. True sobriety requires a balance of all of the things that make us human. The holistic approach to rehab focuses on the client as a whole. It involves clients forming bonds with their caregivers while talking about their needs. Holistic sessions
One of the biggest mysteries in addiction science is why some people get addicted to drugs or alcohol and why others do not. The factors that contribute to addiction are extremely complex. We cannot yet point to a specific gene or underlying health problem as the cause of addiction. However, there are certain commonalities among
A loved one approaches you and tells you it’s time to get help. Your first reaction is, “why do I need alcohol abuse counseling?” Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder, is not uncommon. Yet, many people who need it have no idea that they can benefit from it. If you are like many others, you
Your son continues to use drugs or alcohol. Your wife is struggling with alcohol consumption and thinks you don’t notice. No matter what you are facing, it’s hard to know how to help an addict. Many things are racing through your mind, as a caregiver, you know that this is by far the most important thing
The goal of motivational interviewing is to encourage you to get clean and stay clean. Through motivational interviewing, a treatment specialist can help you discover reasons why you should change and then take the first step toward recovery. Motivational interviewing and addiction key components in an addiction treatment program. A licensed therapist can help you
Signs of a functioning alcoholic are not always easy to identify. One reason for this is that some people are good at hiding their addiction. Another reason may stem from our preconceived stereotypes of how an alcoholic looks/acts. Still, another reason is that most people do not know what to look for. The classic personification
There is nothing new about teenagers experimenting with drugs or alcohol. But the emergence of social media has fueled teen interest in various substances. Teenagers spend an excessive amount of time on social media. Thus, they are exposed to far more drugs than ever before. Also, they make the connection between the drugs and certain mainstream
