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 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…
Why Mental Health Matters
Mental health matters. It’s connected to nearly all facets of life and is a driving force for how we are able to interact with peers, loved ones, and even strangers. It is also connected to our physical wellbeing, helping us to maintain certain…
What Is Integrated Treatment For Co-Occurring Disorders?
When someone is suffering from mental health conditions and substance use disorders, it is called co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring disorders are very common as it is rare that mental health and substance use disorders aren’t linked, but…
Shame And Addiction
Shame is an isolating, debilitating emotion that can cause many to suffer from feelings of self-doubt and unworthiness. Routinely experiencing shame can feed the cycle of addiction, especially if substance misuse is prevalent or if alcohol and…
Social Effects of Drugs
Addiction is a complex disease, not only in the way that it affects an individuals health, mentality, and habits, but it also bears significant impact on friends and loved ones. Drug abuse is not limited to a user. On a larger scale, substance…
How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Your System?
How long alcohol stays in your system depends on several factors, most importantly, on your liver’s ability to break it down. You may have heard the term BAC, which stands for blood alcohol concentration (sometimes content) and is the amount…
Is Moonshine Dangerous?
Like many other fads that were historically glorified, moonshine is a distilled beverage that’s making a killer comeback. There are many rumors that surround the potent spirit, including myths of it leaving you blind, brain-damaged, and even…
What States Can You Force Someone Into Rehab?
Is there anything more devastating than not being able to help a loved one? Behind every American suffering through the hurt of substance abuse stand numerous family members and friends suffering along with them, mining the depths of their hearts…