Benefits of Inpatient Treatment for Addiction
If you’re tired of struggling with addiction and are ready to seek professional treatment, you have the option of choosing between inpatient …
Alcohol Dependence Vs. Alcohol Addiction
Although the terms alcohol addiction and alcohol dependence are often used interchangeably, the two are actually quite different. With dependence, …
What Makes Alcohol So Addictive?
If you remember your very first sip of alcohol, you probably recall its pungent smell, and its sharp, acrid-seeming taste. On its own, alcohol is …
How Does Alcoholism Affect Families?
Alcohol addiction can feel like an intensely private issue. In fact, many people living with alcohol use disorder go to great extremes to hide their …
How Long Does Alcohol Withdrawal Last
Alcohol withdrawal is undeniably the most challenging and intimidating part of the recovery process. People who’ve been using alcohol to mute …
What Defines an Alcoholic – Knowing the Signs
Most adults have an alcoholic beverage at some point in their lives. In many areas and cultures, reaching the legal drinking age and celebrating by …
Substance Abuse & The Covid-19 Connection
When the world came to a halt the orders for craft supplies on Amazon seemed to triple. Home Depot found DIY home and garden materials begin to fly …
What to Do After a Relapse
Whether you’ve received professional drug or alcohol addiction treatment before, or have tried abstaining from drug and alcohol use on your own, …
How Do You Know if You Are an Alcoholic?
Drinking alcohol is a socially accepted practice. In fact, alcohol is rarely difficult to find. In addition to being offered at restaurants, bars, and …
What Is an Alcoholic Blackout?
Most people will consume alcohol at some point in their lives. Alcohol is incredibly accessible, socially accepted, and in many settings, nearly …
