One in eight adults in the U.S. abuses alcohol, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). With a number like that, you might feel like people that you know are struggling with alcohol addiction. This high number can be scary for a lot of people. That makes knowing when to seek alcohol…
It’s hard to imagine your innocent drinking habits turning into a full-blown problem with alcohol abuse and addiction. You begin with a drink to relax after a stressful day at work. You enjoy a drink or two every time you go out with friends. Soon, you’re drinking every day and night. Thoughts of drinking consume…
As a parent, it’s challenging to know that your teen is struggling with alcohol abuse for many reasons. There’s a familiar narrative that kids will be kids and that they’re going to go out and have a good time. However, this saying isn’t always right, and some teens begin turning to alcohol as a way…
Many people like to have an adult beverage from time to time, such as wine at dinner or beer at a baseball game. Sometimes, though, drinking grows from a “sometimes thing” into an obsession. Without ever meaning to let it happen, the problem accelerates, and the cost of drinking grows. The costs can be substantial…
Over the years, a myriad of behavior adjustment programs have been created to help manage drug addiction and other issues. These include CBT and DBT, two similar options that vary in subtle ways. Thankfully, we at Memphis Recovery Centers can help. Our specialists fully understand these programs and can help you settle the CBT vs.…
Binge drinking is common among high school and college students. It refers to consuming alcohol to the point of oblivion. The amount of alcohol taken produces blood alcohol levels that are beyond the required driving limit. This may lead to passing out, poor judgment, or dizziness. Some of the dangers of binge drinking include: Miscarriages…
Are you wondering “do I need dual diagnosis treatment?” First, one needs to know what dual diagnosis entails. Most people with a substance abuse disorder also have behavioral or mental health disorders. The overlapping of these conditions is dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis treatment involves addressing both disorders. If your doctor diagnoses you with both disorders,…
Some people may feel that their drinking problem isn’t that bad, because they are able to somewhat manage life. Maybe they can keep an outward appearance of having themselves together and no one really knows that they are suffering from alcohol abuse because they are a high functioning alcoholic. However, high functioning alcoholics are still…
You can’t avoid alcohol. Most social events — personal and professional — include alcohol. When used responsibly, alcohol can enhance meals and social gatherings, ease tension and create a celebratory feel. However, alcohol abuse affects nearly 10 percent of all Americans according to a recent study by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.…
Social engagements today often involve alcohol. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as many of us enjoy the occasional adult beverage. But sometimes alcohol use grows into a problem. The stresses of life become too enormous and, sometimes we feel we have nowhere else to turn. At that point, you might be wondering, “am I…