Adult Children of Alcoholics: The Lasting Impact of Their Parents’ Disease

Jul 10, 2020

Adult Children of Alcoholics: The Lasting Impact of Their Parents’ Disease Over 7% of the American population struggles with an alcohol use disorder. Six people die of alcohol poisoning per day. Have you ever wondered how many of these people have children? Or are you...

Need-to-Know Diseases Caused by Alcohol Abuse

Apr 28, 2020

Need-to-Know Diseases Caused by Alcohol Abuse In the U.S., alcohol is second only to tobacco when it comes to the most common type of substance abuse, and you don’t have to be an alcoholic to suffer the side effects. Anyone can suffer injuries, and even moderate...

The Disease Model of Alcoholism

Jan 22, 2020

The Disease Model of Alcoholism Is alcoholism a disease? It may very well come down to who you ask. Many people are more eager to view alcoholism as a character flaw instead of a disease. This line of thinking created a stigma around alcohol dependence for decades. It...

Brain Damage from Drug & Alcohol Abuse

Nov 7, 2019

Brain Damage from Drug & Alcohol Abuse Addictive drugs affect the centers of the brain that create the feelings of pleasure. The euphoric effect makes a user want to continue the effect, making addiction likely once someone tries them casually. There is a risk of...

Depressant Addiction and Recovery

Mar 25, 2019

Depressant Addiction and Recovery Depressant substances generally work by slowing down the body and thus creating a sense of relaxation. Alcohol is one of the most common depressants. It is legal and widely available. Many who eventually become addicted start out by...

Finding the Right Treatment Center

Mar 4, 2019

Finding the Right Treatment Center When looking for a treatment center, you should ask if the center incorporates some recovery coaching techniques and if the staff has been trained on these methods. These techniques are important because they help support an...