Like many adults, you may enjoy relaxing with a favorite alcoholic beverage at times. Maybe you started with a glass of wine after work some evenings. Gradually, you added a glass or two on weekend afternoons. Or, perhaps you don’t drink that often, but when you do, you tend to overdo it. You rationalize this…
People drink alcohol for various reasons–to relax, unwind, or be social. In small amounts, many people feel the stimulating effects of drinking, such as being more talkative or energized. So how does this fit in with the standard question, “Is alcohol a depressant?” Alcohol is clearly classified as one type of drug. The effects a…
Alcoholism can lead to a number of mental and physical health problems over time. When you are ready to quit the recovery process is a long and challenging road. However, going through alcohol withdrawal is your first step into sobriety. It is a required step if you suffer alcohol dependence. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include…
Alcoholism has affected families for centuries. Millions of people have had to help loved ones struggling with alcohol addiction get the help that they need. Have you looked at your family history and noticed that several relatives had or have drinking problems? Has that made you wonder, “Is alcoholism hereditary?” Researchers have found a complicated…
Alcohol addiction effects millions of people every year. While some suffer at the hands of addiction, many take a step and reach out for the help they need. When you first make the decisions to quit drinking, you will experience a very uncomfortable period in their recovery. Alcohol dependence leads one direction when you seek…
Alcohol-related deaths is one of the leading causes of death in the United States almost every year. Watching a loved one struggle with alcohol abuse is heartbreaking to watch. Does your son struggle with alcohol addiction? Finding out that your child is abusing alcohol or drugs is an upsetting revelation for most parents. Learning how…
Alcohol addiction affects the lives of millions of people in the United States every day. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that 17.6 million Americans suffer from alcoholism. Alcohol-related deaths has long been one of the most common causes of death in adults. Many try unsuccessfully to quit because they do…
Now more than ever, the number one substance plaguing residents of Texas when it comes to addiction is alcohol. This issue has become so widespread it can feel like there is no help for alcoholics available. Thankfully, detox and rehabilitation facilities all over the state have begun to tailor programs to fit the needs of…
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. Millions of Americans struggle with alcohol addiction and abuse. Many people do not think they have a drinking problem until it is too late. Do you suspect that your drinking habit has transitioned into an alcohol use disorder? For many, the first…
Sometimes, one of the most difficult things to do for individuals who are struggling with addiction is to determine whether or not treatment is necessary. This can be a particularly tricky situation to navigate for individuals who suffer from patterned alcohol abuse. Here are some things to consider if you’re attempting to determine whether professional…