Over half of the adults in the United States have consumed an alcoholic beverage in the past month. For some, this can be a source of pain and struggle. They might drink more than they want to or have a difficult time understanding how to stop drinking once they...
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing condition that can be incredibly hard to break free from on your own. Even after getting through the earliest stages of recovery, learning how to stay sober can be a significant challenge. But seeking help at an addiction treatment...
When problems arise and stress is heightened, drinking to forget your troubles can be appealing. However, when you lean on alcohol to alleviate discomfort, you’re replacing healthy coping mechanisms with a pattern of drinking. When this occurs, drinking to forget...
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a growing trend of shaming people for leaving their homes. And while you should stay safe by social distancing and staying home when possible, sometimes you need vital resources that you can’t...
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in America. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 85 percent of adults reported having drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime, and 69 percent reported that they drank within the past year. For...
When a person struggling with chronic or long-term alcohol abuse quits drinking, they often experience alcohol tremors—uncontrollable shaking, usually in the hands. These alcohol tremors are also known as alcohol shakes. And a problem in the area of the brain that...
For those struggling with drug addiction, it’s a major achievement to stop engaging in active drug use, but that’s not the only step to overcoming addiction. Stopping drug usage is only the first step in recovery—in order to avoid relapse, you also have to understand...
In the past year, around the country the rates of people who struggle with substance abuse have been going up. Florida is no exception—more and more people are finding that they are in need of treatment for an alcohol use disorder. However, knowing where to start when...
Some people who take Chantix to stop smoking cigarettes have reported that this prescription medication actually assists with lowering the amount of alcohol they’re able (and that they desire) to drink. For people with an alcohol use disorder, combining Chantix and...
