Changing the Words We Use to Discuss Addiction
National Recovery Month
Each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors and promotes National Recovery Month—a month-long event to educate the public about addiction recovery. This year, the…
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…
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 Treatment Denver
Alcohol abuse is more prevalent than ever. Today, more than 17.6 million Americans are struggling with alcoholism. Since alcohol is legal, some don’t even know they have the disorder until it’s out of control. Several try to quit without…
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…
How Long for Dopamine Receptors to Heal?
Dopamine has long been considered a “pleasure chemical” closely linked to the disease of addiction. When referring to a dopamine rush, many associates it with the brain’s natural reward system that activates key neurochemicals during activities…
LGBTQ Addiction Rehab
When it comes to the process of LGBTQ addiction rehab, an extended stay in a rehab facility is often a crucial first step. Those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual (LGBTQ) community often have special needs in this area. Specific…
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…