According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, around 15.1 million adult Americans struggle with alcohol use disorder, but only around 6.7 percent of them seek treatment. Myths about alcohol rehab often cause
You may not pay much attention to the environment in which you seek out addiction treatment, other than ensuring it meets some minimums of comfort, safety or confidentiality. But your surroundings during addiction treatment can
By Elizabeth Ossip, LCSW, CAP, ICADC Co-occurring alcoholism and depression is one of the most common “dual diagnosis.” According to a report by NIAAA “Alcohol-dependent respondents were 3.9 times more likely to have had
Even though it’s widely available and socially acceptable to drink, alcohol is still responsible for thousands of deaths and countless injuries every year. Moreover, despite the fact that it’s addictive and dangerous, people continue to
Through the years, so much of what is perceived to be manliness is derived from popular culture. Rugged, stoic, assertive, confident, sometimes even aggressive, and of course hard drinking: these are the attributes of
Addiction takes a toll on every aspect of your life, including your health, mental and physical wellbeing, relationships, employment, and even your finances. The economics of addiction aren't overly complex, and the result of
Among the many health issues that someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol may face is a serious deficiency in key vitamins and minerals. When you are in the throes of drug or
Addiction problems are often shrouded in secrecy. It’s a common misconception that it’s “easy” to spot those struggling with substance abuse. Most addicts become adept at hiding the side effects of drug or alcohol
The death of a loved one or other type of personal loss is extremely difficult to deal with at the best of times, but grief can be almost unbearable for people who are also struggling
While everybody wants to hear that there is a definitive timeline for recovery from alcohol abuse, the truth is every person is different and will heal at a different rate. Factors that affect an alcohol recovery
