When someone is in the early stages of their recovery process, friends and family members play a significant role in their success. At first, having a newly sober person around can be confusing and sensitive for everyone outside the treatment center walls. Wondering what to say or do in the presence of a newly sober … Read more
Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok can often make alcohol use seem incredibly classy and fun. Social media can alter your perception of alcohol, regardless of whether or not you are an experienced drinker or have a general understanding of how alcohol can affect your health. Exposure to alcohol content on social media … Read more
Medications for alcohol addiction can be a great complement to your behavioral therapy sessions and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group meetings. There are a variety of FDA-approved medications available for those who need help withdrawing from alcohol, recovering from alcohol dependence, and achieving long-term sobriety from alcohol addiction. They’re one of the best treatment options … Read more
Fourteen million American adults drink too much, too often, too fast, and qualify for alcohol use disorders (AUDs). The issue of alcohol is a raised public health concern that has grown in recent years—alongside other substance use disorders (SUDs). It’s quite common to struggle with controlled drinking. Treatment, however, works. Most people with AUD benefit … Read more
Between the stressors at home, amongst friends, society, and throughout the pandemic, it can all feel overwhelming. So what happens when your job adds to your daily stress and leads to abusing drugs or alcohol? Currently, 73% of illegal substance users are employed either part-time or full-time. (Many even use them when they are on … Read more
It’s called a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder when you have alcoholism—or alcohol use disorder (AUD)—and a mental health struggle like anxiety or depression. Dealing with a mental health condition like addiction isn’t simple, and it becomes more complex when you add suffering from other issues. Substance abuse and mental health are deeply linked. Why … Read more
