Addiction does not go away in times of crisis. In fact, as large swaths of our country are practicing social distancing and isolating themselves, people with addiction issues are in a more dangerous position than ever. In quarantine, drug and alcohol consumption increases dramatically. And recent reports confirm that the current outbreak has been no…
It’s a question many people ask themselves. “Am I an alcoholic?” This question is complex because many people see alcohol as the type of drug that is safe to use. After all, don’t most people drink a bit now and then? Further, few see alcohol as a drug at all. Our culture embraces drinking as…
According to studies, alcohol use affects millions of individuals in the US because it is socially acceptable. Many people turn to alcohol when they cannot handle stress or face life’s problems. Some people choose to self-medicate using alcohol, which can gradually result in addiction. Alcohol can make you feel better temporarily, but the long-term effects…
Not everyone understands the dangers of alcohol addiction, but it is very important to know about these dangers and recognize them. If you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol or you have a loved one who is, getting help is vital for a clean and sober future. You can live a life in recovery,…
While alcohol withdrawal is necessary for recovery from addiction, it can also be a painful process that causes discomfort. On average, a person going through detox may experience mild to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms for a period of seven to fourteen days. An alcohol detox center ensures that a client successfully and fully detoxes from…
If you have never dealt with addiction in the past, then you may not know how to help an alcoholic. Furthermore, you may not know the signs of alcoholism or how to stage an intervention. Therefore, although you have a desire to help the alcoholic, you may experience helplessness and despair. However, help is available…
Researchers studying addiction have known for decades that when it comes to women and alcoholism, women’s needs are different from men’s needs. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has demonstrated, for instance, that women are far less likely to seek professional help than men are. They also point out that even though more…
The dangers of binge drinking are not talked about as much as alcohol addiction is. We know that alcohol use disorder is a growing problem in the country. However, binge drinking is an issue that needs to be addressed. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 26.45 percent of people ages 18…
When people become dependent on alcohol in order to make it through their daily lives, the end results can be tragic. People lose their jobs, homes, loved ones and, in the worst of situations, their lives. Of course, alcohol dependency doesn’t have to lead to such devastation. When people get sick and tired of the…
Around 15 million people struggle with an alcohol use disorder, which makes it the most common addiction in the US. It also means you’re more likely to have an alcoholic family member. Watching a loved one struggle with addiction takes a terrible toll. It also leaves you wondering how to help an alcoholic family member.…