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 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…
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Excessive alcohol use is a nationwide burden, contributing to more than 140,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Understanding how alcohol abuse happens is a vexing problem for many addiction treatment specialists and programs. Symptoms of alcohol…
Alcohol Abuse Programs
Developing problems with alcohol consumption doesn’t happen overnight; in fact, it’s subtle and often surprising for many. One drink a day can lead to two or more, spiraling out of control soon after. As tolerance levels increase, dependency…
Alcohol Abuse Medication
Alcohol recovery is a difficult process. It often involves an individual having to make drastic changes in their personal and professional life. Change alone is challenging and can cause tremendous emotional and physical stress and turmoil.…
Alcohol Treatment Options
Treatment for alcohol use disorders (AUD) extends beyond the familiar Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and residential in-person rehab. As more is understood about AUD as a disease, treatment specialists are better able to assess individual needs…
How Many Drinks Per Week is Considered An Alcoholic
Determining how many drinks per week is considered an alcoholic is hard to know. The primary reason is that the development of alcoholism – more formally known as alcohol use disorder – depends on many different components. Common components…
Effects of Drinking 12 Beers a Day
If beer is the alcohol of choice, it’s easy to assume that alcohol abuse is not possible. For many, drinking beer is associated with hanging out with friends and relaxing. Typically, having a few beers, even as a nightly ritual, doesn’t…