People drink for different reasons: relaxation, recreation, self-medication, etc. The reason why a person may continue drinking is because of the emotional effects of alcohol on the brain. Alcohol can often induce momentary feelings of pleasure or happiness. The occasional user may drink a bit to wind down with friends after a stressful day. However, […]
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According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 15 million Americans are addicted to alcohol. In addition, over 85,000 people die from alcohol each year. A CNN report revealed that alcohol is one of the most addictive substances in the world, alongside heroin, cocaine, nicotine, and barbiturates. But
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We’ll get straight to the point: do not let your age stop you from getting addiction treatment! We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Maybe you’ve even said it yourself a time or two. Thankfully, like plenty of other crabby-clichés, just because we’ve all heard it before doesn’t make it
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Going through the stages of addiction recovery takes patience and determination. No one suddenly gets better. However, if you are determined to make recovery a priority you can overcome your addiction and manage your condition. Let’s take a closer look at the stages of addiction recovery and what you expect once you enter rehab. Alcohol
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Each year, more than 140 million Americans ages 12 and old consume alcohol, making alcohol one of the most widely used psychoactive substances in the country. Even though alcohol is legal and widely available and highly accessible, it can lead to alcoholism. Excessive drinking can also lead to legal problems, like DUI charges. Since alcohol
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Have you been drinking for longer than you would care to admit? If so, you are not alone. Alcoholism has been a significant problem in America for most of the country’s existence. It’s only in the last 50 years there have been any meaningful ways to combat such problems. We hope the fact you are
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