The United States has a binge drinking problem. Popular among high school students, college students and even adults, drinking heavily on a regular basis is a normal thing for far too many people. Around 1 in 6 American adults binge drinks at least four times a month, and for college students, the number is closer to ... Read More
Help for Alcoholism
Alcoholism is the most common form of substance abuse, yet it’s a danger is often undercut by its legality and common usage in culture. Upwards of 70% of those who seek treatment for their alcoholism experience some form of withdrawal, making it difficult to face on your own. The articles found here focus on the many aspects of alcoholism including denial, identifying characteristics of alcoholism and staying sober once you’ve had your last drink.
Women, Binge Drinking and the New Trend That Has Health Experts Worried
Wet Brain: What Is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?
Updated on March 18, 2021 "Mush brain," "mush brain alcohol" and "wet brain" are unfamiliar terms to many people. While unsettling, the words are memorable short descriptors of a disease that can affect long-term alcoholics at some point in the trajectory of their addiction. The disease is called Wernicke-Korsakoff ... Read More
How a Breathalyzer Works: The Roadside Sobriety Test That Everyone Should Know About
Updated January 4th, 2022 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person dies in a drunk driving accident about every 50 minutes in the U.S. While we all know that being over the legal alcohol limit and getting behind the wheel of a car is risky, unfortunately it still happens. Even if a ... Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to the Non-Alcoholic Nightclub Scene for Anyone in Recovery
Sitting down at your computer, opening a search engine and inputting "sober bars near me" might seem counterintuitive, but, in fact, locations with this exact premise are growing in popularity. You might be asking, "How can you have a bar without alcohol?" It's a good question, and one we're attempting to answer for ... Read More
Can Despair Kill You? Disease Experts Say “Yes”
Everyone knows that stress plays a huge role in mental health, and mental health can also have a major impact on your physical health and overall well-being. When stress, anxiety and despair get to extreme levels, they can actually increase your risk of dying from these so-called diseases of despair. Here's a look at ... Read More
How One “Stop Drinking” Pill Can Aid in Alcohol Recovery
While the integration of "medically assisted treatment," or MAT, into inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs is a relatively new concept, some of the drugs used in these programs are not. Antabuse — one of the brand names for a drug called disulfiram — is regarded as one of the very first medications ... Read More
Drinking to Death: The Close Relationship Between Alcohol and Suicide
What happens when someone struggling with anxiety, depression or another mental health condition takes part in problem drinking behaviors as a way to escape? According to the evidence, their risk of suicide is never higher than it is in this case. Let's examine some of the stats: Reported by the New York Times, a ... Read More
Drinking Responsibly: Can an Alcoholic Ever Control Their Drinking?
Have you or someone you know tried to stop drinking or attempted to cut down on drinking alcohol but failed to do so? Do you look forward to your next drink? Has drinking ever interfered with your job, school or family responsibilities? If you abstain from drinking for more than 48 hours, do you start ... Read More