Alcohol Games Can Impact Teen Bingeing – Binge drinking occurs in underage and young drinkers usually when they are playing drinking games. Such games can lead to alcohol poisoning and even death. Parents need to be aware of these games played by teens and young people, both in real life and online on social media. Read More…
Friendships come and go but some seem like forever friendships. Until, that is, one of the group becomes sober while the rest continue partying, drinking and having a good time. Some inherent risks go along with continuing to socialize with individuals or a group of friends who are not sober. It helps to find out Read More…
Most people know that alcohol abuse and alcoholism can be extremely harmful when left unchecked. The hazards of excessive drinking and alcoholism are well known. An estimated 3 million people die from alcohol each year and alcoholism is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The body can only process a Read More…
Often loved ones or friends in Alcoholics Anonymous have many questions about meetings and the process designed to help people get sober. It is natural to have questions but it helps to understand why anonymity is so important to the process of sobriety, recovery and AA. Within AA Itself Most people who are not members Read More…
What is Absinthe? It’s an herbal liquor consisting of anise, fennel and wormwood. The liquor is green in color, which is derived from the chlorophyll of the wormwood leaves. A component of wormwood is thujone, which can be toxic in high doses, and is known to block gamma-aminobutyric receptors in the brain, which can lead Read More…
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…
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…
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…
Addiction rehabilitation is a service which provides treatment and recovery to a person who abuses or has become addicted to alcohol. Rehabilitation programs may be inpatient or outpatient and include treatment services which provide personalized service to individuals. Detox, psychological treatment and counseling are included along with aftercare services. Learn more about alcohol rehab and Read More…
The family can be a very important part of an individual’s recovery from addiction. Communication is often the most challenging aspect of dealing with family members. Learn more about some helpful things to keep in mind when trying to communicate better with family. Families and Drinking Family members of individuals with alcoholism can Read More…
