15.1 million people have had issues with alcohol, and fewer of those have taken the steps necessary to stop drinking alcohol. If you’re here, it’s safe to say that you’re looking for things to do instead of drinking. Below, we will list eight of the most effective things you can do after you stop drinking…
Watching an alcoholic family member suffer from addiction can be a heartbreaking experience. Alcohol use disorder can cause an entire personality shift, making your loved one seem unrecognizable from your past experiences with them. Fortunately, treating alcoholism is possible with the help of alcohol rehab in Portland, Maine. With an alcohol detox center, dual-diagnosis treatment,…
Alcohol addiction can affect anyone. It’s easy for social drinking to develop into habitual drinking and addiction without realizing it. Unfortunately, despite being legal, alcohol is addictive. For many, one of the first signs of alcohol addiction is withdrawal. Sometimes, this causes lasting symptoms called post-acute withdrawal syndrome. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. A medical…
When it comes to breaking an alcohol addiction, the importance of alcohol detox cannot be emphasized enough. It’s one of the most effective ways to start feeling better and healing faster. At the completion of detox and rehab treatment, you’ll be able to live a clean and sober life. It’s doesn’t have to be an…
If you have ever tried to address an alcohol abuse problem with a friend or family member, you might have felt resistance or defensiveness from your loved one. The idea that you can’t help people who won’t help themselves is not true. The right approach can encourage someone with an alcohol use disorder (an addiction…
If you or someone you care about is looking for an effective alcohol rehab program, consider looking for a residential detox program, or at least consider getting through detox first before committing to any program. Proper treatment for alcohol use disorder can vary based on someone’s addictive behaviors or how long they’ve been misusing alcohol.…
If you have ever tried to address an alcohol abuse problem with a friend or family member, you might have felt resistance or defensiveness from your loved one. The idea that you can’t help people who won’t help themselves is not true. The right approach can encourage someone with an alcohol use disorder (an addiction…
Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, is one of America’s most widespread substance problems. However, the underlying reasons for becoming addicted are not as widely known. By learning about the most common factors, you make it easier to prevent the onset of addiction. You can also improve your understanding of people affected by serious alcohol problems. Just…
A study published by The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) from Iowa State University reveals that the amount of money that beer companies spend on advertising strongly predicts the number of teenagers who have heard of, preferred, and tried different brands of beer. 99% of middle and high school students surveyed reported hearing of…
If your drinking is getting out of control you may not be the first to know it. You may be in denial but your family, friends, and coworkers can recognize the signs. Maybe you are one of those people who are adept at hiding your flaws. You don’t think anyone has noticed that you are…