What Is A Functioning Alcoholic?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimated more than 15 million adults aged 18 years and older had alcohol use disorder in 2015. Therefore, about 6.2 percent of the adult population, nearly 10 million men and 5.3 million…
Alcohol Addiction Facts
Alcohol addiction can take over your life and turn it inside out, confusing and complicated this time. Moreover, many myths still exist about alcohol addiction, which may leave you understandably befuddled and bemused. Therefore, it's essential…
Stages Of Alcohol Recovery
Embarking on a journey toward sobriety is not an easy endeavor. Deciding on what method of rehabilitation is just one of many decisions to be made throughout the recovery process. Other decisions necessary prior to engaging in alcohol rehabilitation…
Alcohol Detox
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can cause life-altering changes in a person. Not only can it impact the person struggling with alcohol abuse, but also loved ones, friends, and even work colleagues. Unfortunately, recovering from alcohol…
Alcohol Relapse Prevention
Alcohol use disorder is a disease that impacts millions of Americans each year. As one of the most addictive substances, it’s one of the nation’s leading causes of death. There's a reported 88,000 people dying every year from alcohol-related…
Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol use disorder is the medical term used to describe the condition of alcoholism, associated with problematic drinking behaviors. Alcohol dependence develops when cravings and urges for alcohol become significant enough to impact a person's…
Alcohol Relapse
Addiction is a chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma. Addiction treatment aims to stop alcohol abuse completely without relapsing, but this is not always the case. Some people who go through addiction treatment may revert…
Alcohol Recovery
Coloradans often see the more destructive nature of addiction: people struggling to overcome it and family members suffering as a result. Stories and truths on overcoming alcoholism are gravely important for both individuals suffering from the…
Alcohol and Anxiety
It is fairly well known that alcohol consumption can increase anxiety over time. It is more well known, however, that alcohol can allow shy or anxious people to come out of their shells more easily to socialize. This dichotomy between…
What is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol abuse is one of the most catastrophic substances in the United States. The effects of alcohol are responsible for nearly 95,000 deaths annually, making it the third leading cause of preventable deaths. Drinking culture across the country…