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Alcohol and drug rehab is typically broken down into three different stages, with abstinence based recovery as the long term aim. The three stages at rehabilitation clinics include: Detoxing Detoxing is the process of the body breaking down the remaining alcohol and...

While many of us think of addiction as a bold-faced disease in which the addict loses their job and their home, the truth is that it is often much more insidious. Data shows that only 11% of those ever get treatment. While many individuals are forced to face the...

I feel that the topic of ‘problem drinker’ is necessary to mention due to a vast number of people falling into this category as opposed to ‘alcoholic’. That is to say that they have not yet crossed the invisible line which leads to addiction.The problem drinker...

I feel that alcoholism needs to be brought to people's attention to create more awareness on the topic and the effects it has on an individual.Through this understanding it is in hope that more people suffering will seek recovery. Symptom of Alcoholism: The major...

This frequently asked question can be somewhat confusing and breeds uncertainty as we surf the net day after day searching for what seems like endless websites all offering something different. So where do we go? What information applies to me? It is overwhelming to...

Having been through a number of withdrawals myself, I deem it necessary to enlighten others on the process, what it entails and what you can do about it. Withdrawal indicates dependence on a substance and withdrawing from alcohol or drugs may cause unpleasant...

Alcoholism can be a slippery slope during this time of social distancing. These are stressful times—for all of us. Many of us are worried about our own health and the health of our friends, our families, and our coworkers. Thousands of Americans are stressed about...

The irrationality of decision-making in addiction. A key characteristic of drug addiction is that the individual suffering from it continues to use despite harmful consequences. The behavioral economic perspective views addiction as a consequence of falling victim to...

Knowing your genetic risk is key to knowing your chance of developing problems. Posted May 08, 2020 Quarantinis. Jokes about happy hour, any hour. Social media is being flooded with memes about increased alcohol use during the pandemic. The data bear out this trend:...