Whether you’re new to the world of recovery or you’ve been sober for years, the holidays can prove especially challenging for staying away from the bottle. Family members, financial stress, traveling, relationship issues, and more seem to rear their heads as soon as the holiday planning begins. Whether you’re working on a sober Thanksgiving or…
A substance use disorder or addiction to drugs or alcohol takes a toll on the body. Dependency occurs when a person’s brain chemistry is altered due to drugs or alcohol. When this happens, the first step in healing and recovering is usually addiction detox services. If you’re considering rehab for a problem with alcohol, you’re…
Does your spouse drink too much? Does your adult child suffer from unexplained mood swings? Is your sibling chronically short of funds? There are a number of signs to look for if you are concerned about the well-being of a loved one. Addiction can be hard to address. This could be especially true if prior…
The overwhelming majority of adults in the United States consume alcohol. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these adults ends up developing alcohol addiction. If you’re asking yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” then the answer may be yes. It is normal to consume alcohol, but when it begins affecting your daily activities, it may be time…
Alcohol and the socialization associated with drinking are a huge part of our lives. People drink to celebrate, relax, or release their inhibitions. In moderation, drinking alcohol is a normal way to unwind. It’s when regular consumption turns into abuse and addiction that issues can arise. If you’re concerned that your drinking is becoming problematic,…
“Is alcohol a drug?” This is a question that many people ask. While some people consider alcohol a drug, others don’t because it’s so acceptable in society. Most people see alcohol consumption as normal. It’s in advertisements, sponsorships, and in many things in pop culture. Despite the normality of alcohol, the truth, despite its widespread…
Overcoming an addiction to alcohol is a battle that often starts with a medically supervised detox in a safe and supportive environment. Experts agree that going through it alone at home is typically not a good idea because of potentially severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. So, what are these alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and when will they…
Understanding the types of addiction commonly found in the U.S. population can help you see you’re not alone. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates it, or NIDA estimates that tens of millions of Americans use illicit drugs every year. But it isn’t just illicit drugs that contribute to addiction. Millions also develop dependency due…
Sometimes the signs of alcoholism or alcohol addiction are obvious. For example, when someone is constantly drinking or intoxicated, it’s clear that they are abusing alcohol, but do they have an alcohol use disorder? There are different stages of addiction, and dependency can look different for different people. When it comes to alcohol use disorder,…
Addiction is a challenging disease to identify in others. While many may think it’s easy to see when someone is struggling with a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), the reality is often very different. Individuals can become inadvertently addicted, as in the case of many prescription drug addictions. Often the individual…