Vitamin therapy is one way people in recovery are taking ownership of health and wellness. Malnutrition is a common side effect among people who struggle with alcoholism and substances. Substance users suffer at a greater rate due to decreased food ingestion and in some cases impaired metabolism and absorption processes. It may lead to vitamin Read More…
Light drinking, and all alcohol use, are associated with increased risks for breast cancer. Higher consumption levels are linked to higher risk. Women are especially at risk who classify themselves as light drinkers. The link between alcohol consumption and cancer was officially declared in 1987 by a work in group of the World Health Organization Read More…
Relapse is a very common situation among recovering alcoholics. While a relapse can be prevented, it does require the individual with the addiction to be attentive and proactive so that they can avoid temptations and triggers to the best of their ability. Of course, it is not possible to avoid them all, but with care Read More…
Some popular quick fixes exist where plenty of people promise to quit drinking but find it difficult when the fixes do not work. Promising results do not follow even after many attempts. Take a look at pros and cons of some quick fixes for alcohol addiction and learn how to approach a resolution for addiction Read More…
Withdrawal from alcohol is tricky and best managed under medical supervision. Safe detox should focus on only one thing: medically supervised detox in a licensed center. Learn more about why going off alcohol cold turkey can be dangerous and is not advised. Second Thoughts Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant which is rapidly absorbed Read More…
Binge drinking in college hasn’t changed much since the 1980’s but heavy drinking is a major problem. Learn more about what problem drinking looks like, find some talking points to address with a college student and how to open engaging conversation about drinking habits. Moderate Drinking Moderate drinking behavior is defined as 2 drinks per Read More…
It is a common belief among individuals with alcoholism that they are able to function normally in their workplace. Nonetheless, it can be obvious that an individual suffers from alcohol addiction. Chances are that the individual’s colleagues and bosses have already noticed some of the most common symptoms. Reduction in Ability of Level of Performance Read More…
