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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…
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…
Addiction recovery is a process. There is no magic cure that eliminates cravings and ensures sobriety. Individuals must make a conscious effort every day to maintain a substance-free lifestyle and make healthy choices. Unfortunately, relapse in addiction recovery is an issue that often arises, and one that individuals must understand so that they can learn…
Addiction recovery is a process; it does not happen overnight. It takes time for the body and brain to heal and for individuals to adapt to lifestyle changes. Through treatment for addiction recovery, women and men can build the strategies and routines they need for a substance-free lifestyle, but they may still experience challenges such…
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be frustrating and heartbreaking. You want them to get better, but perhaps previous attempts to talk to them about treatment have been ineffective, or maybe they’re in denial about the severity of the problem. When nothing else seems to be working, families often hold an intervention to…
Making the decision to enter addiction treatment can be full of emotions. On top of that, you’re faced with having to pack for an undetermined amount of time. Each person progresses through recovery at their own pace. But packing shouldn’t be something that stresses you out. Your focus should be on recovery, not what you’re…
For the past few years, the news has been abuzz about the opioid epidemic. Misuse of prescription opioids as well as heroin and fentanyl have had devastating effects. There has been a push to tighten laws regarding prescriptions, increase community awareness and education, and get individuals into treatment. Although the focus has been on opioids,…
Overcoming addiction is not as easy as just saying no and stopping using drugs or alcohol. Addiction changes the way the brain processes information and impacts virtually every aspect of a person’s life. One of the main problems individuals face in recovery from opioid addiction is dealing with withdrawal and cravings. These urges can be…
Not everyone who drinks or uses drugs develops an addiction. There are plenty of people who can have a drink or two while out with friends, and it becomes nothing more. However, there are others for whom this behavior becomes problematic, and they’re not able to stop after one or two drinks. It can be…