When someone says the word ‘alcohol,’ it may not immediately come to mind as a substance that can be abused and lead to detrimental consequences. However, alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances among both adults and teenagers. The harmful effects of alcohol abuse cannot be ignored when talking about its dangers. Abusing…
When an individual finds themselves in need of alcohol addiction treatment, many will wonder how long it will take for them to finally be healthy again. For some people, their first instinct may be to assume that their alcoholic lifestyle is beyond repair and that they will never stop drinking. However, this couldn’t be further…
Before entering a treatment program, people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol are often referred to a detox center. Detox centers help clients safely and comfortably eliminate drugs and alcohol from their bodies. It is natural for those who are new to the rehab process to question whether they can effectively get clean in…
People who abuse drugs and alcohol may eventually develop a physiological dependency on their substance of choice. Once dependency develops, addiction often follows. Addicts often find themselves thinking of when and where they can consume more alcohol or drugs. In alcohol-free and drug-free spaces, an addict may be wondering how one could go without drugs…
Alcohol consumption is so normalized in society that it is often hard to know when your drinking has crossed over the line. Many people drink alcohol every day, and it is common to see alcoholic beverages freely flowing at social events. Comparing your drinking habits to someone else isn’t always a good way to figure…
While it doesn’t always make the headlines as other drugs do, alcohol abuse is just as prevalent in the United States. And this is substantiated by multiple studies that have examined alcoholism and its effect on individuals, families, and communities nationwide. One of those studies comes from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,…
Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem capable of bringing forth numerous adverse consequences. Therefore, those committing to breaking the cycle of dependency are often willing to utilize all possible forms of treatment. One such therapy is counseling. The Substance Abuse Counseling Process Addiction counseling is divided into several sub-categories such as individualized, group,…
Every now and then, many people enjoy a drink or two. There are times, however, when their drinking habits can spiral out of control without them even realizing it. You can ask yourself some questions to determine if you have a drinking problem. Do you drink more than you intend? Is there ever a time…
Addiction is a chronic, long-term disease. It doesn’t simply go away and it isn’t cured by treatment. However, whether you’ve been abusing drugs or alcohol, completing an outpatient rehab will create a stable foundation for success in addiction recovery. Rehab provides people with an important range of skills and tools that minimize the risk of…
You may have mixed feelings about the idea of a sober holiday season. On the one hand, you deserve to feel tremendous pride in having achieved sobriety after all of your hard work and rightly look forward to reconnecting with friends and loved ones. On the other hand, you may associate many familiar faces, places,…