Imagine you just finished an inpatient recovery program. You're transitioning to outpatient care, and you start to feel like yourself again. You're excited to get back to your life, but at the same time, you realize recovery is a lifelong battle, and on your own, it will be anything but easy. So you find a recovery ... 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.
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Combining Alcohol and Ibuprofen – What to Know Re: the Side Effects
5 Perks of a Sober First Date
12-Step Lingo and Types of Meetings: How to Find Your Way in the World of Recovery and Alcoholics Anonymous
Types of Alcohol Rehab in Florida: Know Your Options
Making the decision to pursue rehab for alcohol abuse is a big choice and certainly one that should be commended. Around 90 percent of those who need treatment don't get it, so taking those first steps forward greatly improves your odds of successful sobriety. However, making the choice to go to treatment and ... Read More
5 Things to Look for in Alcohol Detox and Treatment
Perhaps you or a loved one has an alcohol addiction. In the United States, an estimated 88,000 people die every year from alcohol-related causes. It’s the third most common preventable cause of death in the country, according to the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If you or a loved one feel the ... Read More
“Dry Drunk” vs. Healthy Sobriety: How They Differ May Surprise You
There's a common saying in Alcoholics Anonymous: "It works if you work it." In AA and other 12-step groups, it serves as a broader reminder that recovery programs are only as effective as the amount you buy into them. This lesson holds true outside of meeting halls and inpatient facilities as well, with an enduring ... Read More
How Online AA Meetings Can Help Your Recovery, and Where to Find Them
Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the many tools available to individuals recovering from substance abuse. It provides an opportunity to interact with others who are experiencing the same thing you are, right in the trenches with you. AA is a large organization, with more than 115,000 groups around the world. It’s been ... Read More
Absinthe & Everclear: Dangers of Grain Alcohol
Absinthe and Everclear are high-proof alcohols. It’s important to understand what high-proof alcohol is, why it is potentially bad for you and what steps you should take if you’ve consumed it. There’s some evidence, according to Scientific American, that Vincent van Gogh had an addiction to absinthe. It’s believed ... Read More
Another Addiction Relapse: How to Get Off the Merry-Go-Round
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), over 15 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder (AUD) at any given time, marked by frequent drinking with the inability to control the amount consumed or stop easily. When a person receives treatment for addiction to any ... Read More
How a Dangerous New Trend in Binge Drinking Could Be Impacting Your Child’s Health
Research from the University of Minnesota is challenging historical trends in binge drinking and bringing to light new concerns about the long-lasting impact binge drinking can have on young adults. The study seems to indicate that, like many other cultural and social activities, binge drinking participation is peaking ... Read More
