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…
Sober Curious Denver
Denver has a drinking problem. The Denver Public Health department says that one in every four adults (which makes up 27% of the Denver population) binge drinks. This is the biggest statistic compared to any other Western City. Now, while the…
Colorado Alcohol Rehabilitation
Alcohol is one of the most addictive and lethal substances impacting 95,000 Coloradans. Still, it’s often viewed as a nonissue. While alcohol-related deaths continue to surge, many remain ambivalent about the seriousness of alcohol abuse,…
Alcohol Recovery Denver
It’s not always easy to fight an addiction. This is because addiction can be quite overwhelming. A person with an addiction to alcohol will only think about one thing ‘drinking.’ This becomes their reason for existence and why they wake…
Alcohol Counseling Denver
Excessive alcohol use is a growing concern throughout many US communities. The state of Colorado and, more specifically, the metro city of Denver are among those with rising concerns. In 2018, a study conducted by Denver Public Health found…
Alcohol Ruins Lives
It's no secret that alcohol is a staple among many Americans. To some degree, alcohol is associated with happy feelings and positive events. Partying with friends, for example, usually involves casual drinking. A promotion at the office can…
Hiding Drinking
Alcohol is one of America’s most abused substances, contributing to an estimated 95,000 deaths annually. Despite these catastrophic losses, it’s still viewed as an acceptable form of celebration and is often linked to relaxation, fun, and…
Alcoholism and Divorce
Alcohol use can come with severe costs. It can lead to legal problems, financial stress, unemployment, and cause serious health issues. It can also destroy a family and romantic relationships. Alcohol use is one of the leading reasons couples…
Drinking Out of Boredom
Many people struggle with drinking out of boredom, and even if they don’t particularly like alcohol or its effects. Studies have shown that easily bored people are at higher risk of anxiety, depression, drug addiction, alcohol misuse, anger,…
Drinking a Fifth A Day
Do you drink a glass of your favorite alcoholic beverage with dinner every night? This would put you in the top 30% of American adults consuming alcohol (per capita). The top 10% of alcohol consumers clinically diagnosed with severe alcohol…