With a sigh of relief, we said goodbye to 2020 and hello to a fresh start with 2021. This is the time that we often set our sights on changing for the better by committing to choices that are healthier both physically and mentally. If substance use crept into your life in 2020 and you...Read More
Getting sober isn’t easy by any stretch, but it’s certainly simpler than long-term sober living. While drug and alcohol treatment can lay the groundwork for your addiction recovery, lifelong sobriety is a choice you have to make every day. And the kind of lifestyle you lead can go a long way in making that choice...Read More
As any addiction expert will tell you, there are profound physical, emotional, and psychological effects of alcohol. With long-term use, the effects of alcohol on the brain can change the amount of neurotransmitters in your brain, thus changing your moods and thought processes. If you’re considering alcohol addiction treatment, you might rightly wonder, what happens...Read More
Drinking while driving is a year-round threat, but it can be especially dangerous during the holidays. That’s why Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is putting on their Tie One on for Safety event from now until the end of the year. This seasonal event encourages everyone to take steps to stop their loved ones from...Read More
If you are struggling with addiction, know that you are not alone. Having an addiction to drugs and alcohol is a serious problem for countless people in the United States. In the state of Florida alone, thousands of people require treatment for a substance use disorder each year. With so many different types of addiction...Read More
Between inpatient care, outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs (PHP), finding the right level of care for you can feel impossible. Residential treatment is great for people who need a sober place to stay, outpatient programming can help people who need many hours of care in an outpatient setting, but why PHP for drug and...Read More
It can be hard to identify whether you suffer from a substance use disorder, but knowing the signs of alcoholism is a great place to start. Does drinking every weekend count? How much alcohol is too much? Today, we’re answering these questions and more to give you the symptoms and signs of alcoholism. 1. Binge...Read More
For people who suffer from alcohol abuse and alcoholism, there are many risk factors that can cause long-term and even fatal health problems. One of these serious health conditions is known as “wet brain.” Learn more about this disorder, the symptoms, and the signs of chronic alcohol abuse that can put your life in danger....Read More
A vicious cycle exists between trauma and addiction. Trauma often causes its victims to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Oftentimes, this leads to addiction and further trauma. For this reason, it’s essential that rehabilitation treats not only the addiction but the trauma that may have created it in the first place. More and more research...Read More
Alcoholism in the family is often tied to dysfunctional relationships and unhealthy home environments. It can affect the way families communicate and spend time together. It can also impact the way children develop. Let’s look at some of these situations as well as review tips to help you manage how alcoholism can impact family dynamics....Read More
