Alcohol consumption is a widely accepted and prevalent part of many cultures around the world. However, the negative effects that alcohol can have on both physical and mental health should not be overlooked. This article will explore how quitting alcohol can profoundly impact your life, providing a […]
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Natural Ways to Detox Alcohol From Your System Quickly%3$s>
In today’s fast-paced world, alcohol has become a common escape for many individuals. Whether it’s unwinding after a long day at work or celebrating a special occasion, alcohol is often seen as a way to relax and let loose. However, excessive alcohol consumption can have […]
10 Ways How to Help an Alcoholic%3$s>
Over half of U.S. adults drink regularly, and alcoholism affects nearly 1 in 13 adults in the United States. This makes it one of the most pervasive diseases in the country and one of the more difficult to overcome. When dealing with a friend or […]
The 5 Stages of Addiction Behavioral Roadmap%3$s>
It’s impossible to know exactly how many people in the United States battle addiction issues, but it is possible to isolate the 5 Stages of Addiction most people generally follow along the road to getting there. If we narrow the focus solely to alcohol, opioids, […]
7 Things You Might Not Know About Delirium Tremens%3$s>
Anyone who has ever suffered from a hangover after a night of drinking has experienced a mild form of alcohol withdrawal. Delirium Tremens, on the other hand, is severe alcohol withdrawal that occurs after a quick stop in habitual, heavy drinking. What Are Delirium Tremens […]
Naltrexone For Alcoholism – Treating a Disease with Medicine%3$s>
Alcoholism is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and the statistics are staggering. More than 15 million adults over the age of 18 suffer from alcohol use disorder, reports the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and that number […]
The Public Health Crisis of Addiction: Surgeon General’s Historic Step Forward%3$s>
For the past 65 years, the American court and prison system is where the majority of people struggling with substance abuse and the addiction end up. Of the nation’s 2.3 million prison inmates, more than half – 65 percent or 1.5 million – meet the […]
Are Wet Houses for Alcoholics a Smart Approach to Alcoholism?%3$s>
Wet Houses are residential housing facilities for homeless people suffering from chronic alcoholism. Unlike other shelters that require residents to attend addiction treatment, stay sober and adhere to strict curfews, tenants at these harm reduction shelters can drink as much alcohol as they want. In […]
Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism not the Same Problem%3$s>
Most people assume that anyone who regularly drinks too much is either alcohol dependent or an alcoholic. This is a widely held belief for a number of complex and culturally engrained reasons that there’s simply not enough time to parse out at the moment. […]
The “No-Go” Neuron That Tells People to Stop Drinking Alcohol%3$s>
For many people, the dividing line between casual, social drinking, and alcoholism is the ability to stop consuming alcohol before it becomes too much. Addiction experts might suggest that’s an oversimplified version of addiction and they’d be right. There are other factors, such as genetic […]