You can’t avoid alcohol. Most social events — personal and professional — include alcohol. When used responsibly, alcohol can enhance meals and social gatherings, ease tension and create a celebratory feel. However, alcohol abuse affects nearly 10 percent of all Americans according to a recent study by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.…
Drinking is pervasive in our society. Alcohol is widely available, and it is socially acceptable to drink at family gatherings and other events. For millions, however, drinking can become much more than a social activity. Overcoming denial and answering the questions “Am I an alcoholic?” is the first step in dealing with a drinking problem.…
Maybe you really want to quit drinking, but you’re worried about the inevitable alcohol withdrawal symptoms you’ll experience. Any time you’ve stopped drinking in the past, you feel irritable and anxious, and you don’t want to go through that again. Instead of trying to get sober on your own, why not partner with a detox…
Alcohol is one of the few legal addictive substances and certainly the most popular and socially acceptable. This leads far too many people to end up abusing alcohol and even becoming addicted to it. Alcohol addiction is no joke. It can cause a host of health complications and has taken countless lives. For this reason,…
One drink at a party or during happy hour is enough for some people. For others, one drink leads to multiple drinks and an alcohol use disorder. They will need Oregon alcohol addiction treatment to control their habit. Targeted care at an alcohol residential treatment facility can help them reset their life. Willpower is not…
If you’ve looked into alcohol addiction treatment for any period of time you’ll most likely have seen the term “residential treatment.” This form of addiction treatment allows patients to live in the same facility they receive treatment at. A Texas alcohol addiction rehab affords patients a greater focus and a higher level of care than…