Quick Guide: Identifying Alcohol Addiction & Receiving Treatment

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 environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences”.   WHAT DOES AN ADDICTION TO…

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Dangers of Binge Drinking

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 binge drinking, exactly? And is it all that dangerous? Let’s take a closer look at the differences between alcohol abuse and binge drinking, the consequences of binge drinking, and the…

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3 Alcohol Awareness Facts You Should Know

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 recognizing that you may have an alcohol consumption problem is often distressing, it’s good that you’re considering professional treatment. The yearly observation of National Alcohol Awareness Month in the U.S.…

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Know The Signs Of Alcohol Abuse

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 signs of alcoholism can help in identifying the issue in yourself or your loved one. Understanding the signs of alcohol abuse makes finding treatment that much easier. Santé Center…

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Understanding Alcohol Abuse

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 people abusing alcohol can present a well put together picture to the outside world. Often, people who abuse alcohol function at a high level by raising families, holding down jobs,…

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Alcohol Abuse and Disordered Eating

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 depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Among the most difficult co-occurring illnesses to treat though is the combination of alcohol abuse and co-occurring disordered eating. At Santé Center…