Addiction is a mental illness that can devastate a person’s life. It can lead to financial issues, unemployment, depression and anxiety, and relationship struggles. With the addiction crisis only getting worse in the U.S., it has become increasingly important for people suffering to know what support is available. In this article, we are going to […]
Read More »Quitting alcohol is an incredible step towards wellbeing and fulfillment. However, your journey does not end after detox or rehab. The reality is that being sober can come with new anxieties, even though they may not be as damaging as the mental health issues that come with addiction. Without managing the anxiety, you might find […]
Read More »What do alcohol use disorder (AUD) and schizophrenia have to do with each other? Chances are that you have met a person suffering from both conditions. You may know this person in your personal life, or perhaps have come across them living on the street. Unfortunately, this dual diagnosis can be devastating to a person’s […]
Read More »Experts in alcohol addiction have understood the significance of family in recovery for decades. While the person addicted to alcohol can recover on their own, they face major challenges when their family is not involved, leading to a higher risk of relapse and continued mental health struggles. Unfortunately, the reality is that alcohol addiction affects […]
Read More »Choosing to go to rehab for addiction is a courageous decision for anyone, whether employed or unemployed, and no matter what work they might do. However, professionals face specific challenges when in addiction recovery that require particular solutions. The good news for professionals is that luxury rehab improves not just the experience, but lowers the […]
Read More »Recovery from alcohol addiction is a long process with multiple challenges along the way. Every step of the journey is crucial, but none as significant as alcohol withdrawal or detox. It’s the only way to get on the right track because, as long as the body remains dependent on alcohol, any psychological growth continues to […]
Read More »Addiction and dependence are closely related. Maybe you have heard the terms used interchangeably. But they do not mean the same thing, even when applied in the same context. What’s the difference between addiction and dependence? Dependence refers specifically to the body’s reliance on using a substance. Dependence is an aspect of addiction to substances. […]
Read More »Rubbing alcohol is a common household object, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic when the awareness of the importance of sanitizers became widespread. It is also used extensively in hospitals and nursing homes, where the risk of infection is high. However, rubbing alcohol can be a risk for people with alcohol addiction. What is rubbing alcohol […]
Read More »What is the connection between night sweats and alcohol withdrawal? Most people experience night sweats on occasion. Maybe you’ve woken up in a damp bed after a nightmare. Or perhaps you had a high fever when sick from a virus. The majority of the time, these night sweats are not too severe. Occasionally, you sweat […]
Read More »Hypnosis is often depicted in popular culture as a mystical or magical practice. But in reality it has little to do with the dramatic portrayals seen on television. In recent years, it has increasingly been recognized as a potential tool to treat various psychological conditions, including addiction. But what exactly is hypnosis, and how might […]
Read More »Making the choice to recover from alcohol and drug addiction is not easy. There are a lot of things that may be holding you back from making the decision. Denial and resistance are symptoms of the illness itself. Once you choose to recover, it should all be smooth sailing from there. Unfortunately, for many people, […]
Read More »How much does alcohol impact your ability to make decisions? It’s a question with stakes so high that the answers affect regulations, law enforcement, and even our sense of morality. To understand why, we need to go into the finer details. Three Drunken Nights John is a responsible, law-abiding citizen who is always considerate of […]
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