Beware of the Kindling Effect

Mar 23, 2021

Beware of the Kindling Effect The kindling effect occurs when a person goes through repeated alcohol withdrawals, and the symptoms become more severe with each relapse. The name is derived from materials used to start a fire. The more kindling added the fire burns...

Can Recovering Alcoholics Ever Drink Again? Abstinence vs. Moderation in Long Term Recovery

Jan 25, 2021

Can Recovering Alcoholics Ever Drink Again? Abstinence vs. Moderation in Long Term Recovery If you are reading this advice because you’ve reached a milestone in your sobriety, congratulations! Alcohol recovery is not easy for anybody, but those who have completed 30...

Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey

Nov 16, 2020

Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey How the brain copesAlcohol withdrawal is defined as a process the body goes through when someone abruptly stops consuming alcohol after a prolonged period.Alcohol has a slow-moving sedating effect on the brain when consumed, and if you...

Intensive Outpatient vs. Traditional Outpatient Alcohol Treatment

Oct 30, 2020

Intensive Outpatient vs. Traditional Outpatient Alcohol Treatment If you are experiencing alcohol dependency or alcohol abuse, you may be considering entering a treatment program. Looking for the right type of treatment for your situation is an important decision and...

Effects of Alcohol on the Brain

Sep 30, 2020

Effects of Alcohol on the Brain After years of study, alcohol is known to have a number of deleterious effects on the brain. This is important considering that 52.2% of Americans ages 12 and up report that they drink. More so, 6.3% (16.5 million) of these people are...

Do I Need To Be Religious To Get Sober?

Aug 27, 2020

Do I Need To Be Religious To Get Sober? If you are toying with the idea of getting sober once and for all, or if you have just reached a milestone in your days of early sobriety, you might be under the impression that to live a lifestyle free of drugs, alcohol, and...