Sober October, Wineless Wednesdays, and No Alcohol November may sound like silly catchphrases, but there is much behind these sobriety-celebrating movements. Giving up alcohol for November can put you in a clearer frame of mind for the holiday season and help you jumpstart a few New Year’s resolutions. Here are several benefits that come from…
Alcohol is one of the most abused substances in the US, and alcohol use disorders affect more than 18 million individuals in the country. The shocking part is that only about 7% of addicts seek treatment. Due to the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, many addicts fail to quit without a supervised detox program. Many of them…
While it’s common for college students to take alcohol, binge drinking occurs when one consumes a considerable amount within a short time. The habit can cause severe health problems to the user. According to research, an estimated 60% of students in college binge every month. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports…
Drinking problems can be complex with some people. They may not recognize that they have a drinking problem, because they are able to cope well in society. Maybe they can keep a job and don’t have problems financially, so they feel that alcohol is not a problem for them. However, they may be a high…
With the millions of people engaging in alcohol consumption each year and the many who die from alcohol-related deaths, it’s vital to address this critical problem. If you are struggling with alcohol addiction, you are not alone. Many people are dealing with the same type of problem that you are dealing with. By seeking treatment…
Each year, 15 million American adults meet the criteria for an alcohol abuse disorder. Although alcohol is legal, it is physically and psychologically addictive. Withdrawing from alcohol without help from an alcohol detox center is dangerous because some withdrawal symptoms, such as delirium tremens and seizures, are potentially fatal. Alcoholism can develop within weeks, months,…
Alcohol is the most popular psychoactive substance in the United States, with 139.8 million Americans ages 12 and older drinking monthly. More than 14 million Americans have an alcohol abuse disorder, which typically requires help from an alcohol rehab center to recover from. While alcohol is legal, it is prone to abuse. Alcohol can damage…
Is alcoholism a mental illness? This is a question that has long been debated. However, there is consensus among many treatment specialists that drinking excessive alcohol over long periods can lead to mental illness. In other instances, alcoholism may occur as a result of mental illness, worsening the illness the longer the individual consumes alcohol.…