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Every year, women around the world experience life events, which are significant events that change a woman’s unique situation. While these events can be enjoyable and exciting, they can also be incredibly stressful. Unfortunately, as a result of these high levels of stress, these events may significantly impact a woman’s alcohol addiction. As a result,…
When someone uses more than one drug simultaneously, this practice is called polysubstance abuse. This condition can intensify the effects of the substances, making them more dangerous. However, because it creates a new level of euphoria, it can be a tempting course of action. Many women abuse one or more drugs simultaneously, putting them in…
Triggers for alcohol abuse are environmental, emotional, or social circumstances that encourage women to revert to their alcohol use. If a woman gives in to these triggers, they may relapse. Therefore, it’s vital to learn what your alcohol addiction triggers are during alcohol abuse treatment. Then you can prevent relapsing, allowing you to stay sober…
Pregnancy can be a stressful time of life. You want to keep yourself healthy for the sake of your baby and your partner, but, at the same time, you’re tempted to take your mind off of the anxiety by turning to alcohol. Unfortunately, as most medical experts will tell you, there is no known way…
Nervousness, tension, and panic may follow you around like a shadow when you struggle with an anxiety disorder. You may simply want an escape, and turning to alcohol seemed like the easiest way to do that. While alcohol may stop the panic, restlessness, and fear that send shockwaves through your life momentarily, choosing this method…
One of the most challenging aspects of recovery is figuring out and admitting to yourself that you have a problem. Maybe your drinking started casually in social settings, or perhaps alcohol has always been present in your life in some way, shape, or form. In modern society, drinking is an everyday circumstance, and drinking frequently…
Each person, man or woman, is unique. As a result, the effects of alcohol vary depending on the person. Some people are able to limit their alcohol intake. Others find it difficult to control their drinking. However, over time, addiction may take hold. You should not underestimate the dangers of alcohol addiction, as addiction is…
Many individuals who struggle with alcohol abuse also deal with mental health issues. While everyone has times in their lives when they feel sad, worried, or lonely, some people experience persistent periods of sadness known as depression. Furthermore, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 7% of adults in the U.S. experienced a…
In the United States, alcohol is legal, widely available, and culturally acceptable. For these reasons, many people who are struggling with an addiction to alcohol might not think that they have a problem with alcohol abuse. However, addiction to alcohol, also known as alcoholism, is incredibly common. Alcohol abuse statistics can show you how serious…
Depending on where you live, addiction treatment centers may be available in abundance. But that doesn’t mean that every program is the same or offers the same care or results. One drug and alcohol treatment center may only provide outpatient care while another may offer a full continuum of services. Before you select a drug…