How common is alcoholism? Alcohol addiction? 28.9 million people ages 12 and older (10.2% in this age group) had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the…
WHAT IS ADDICTION? The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a “treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the…
If you’re someone who likes to party and drink frequently, you may have heard the term “binge drinking” thrown around a lot. But what is…
An alcohol use disorder can be easy to hide, especially for individuals who have been drinking and struggling with alcohol use disorder for some time.…
Wondering whether or not you or a loved one needs to undergo a professional addiction treatment plan that begins with an alcohol detox program? While…
Many people who struggle with alcohol don’t even know they have a problem. When they do know, the problem is often quite advanced. However, knowing…
The images that we often see and stereotypes that we hold about alcoholics have always been misleading. It surprises many people when they discover that…
Patients who seek treatment of alcohol abuse often struggle with additional mental illnesses that affect their ability to participate in treatment. These illnesses include major…
