Overcome The Stigma Surrounding Addiction: You Are More Than Your Addiction When you’re struggling with addiction, you’re struggling with so much more than the physical aspects of the substances. You’re also struggling in your relationships, in your work environments and even with yourself. In fact, some of the worst struggles you might face come from…
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal In 2018, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health asked U.S. citizens how often they drank alcohol within a 30-day period. The survey reported that 16.6 million people aged 12 or older were heavy drinkers. In other words, they were binge drinking five or more days during the 30-day period.[1]…
Signs of Alcoholism: How to Tell if Someone is Addicted It seems like there is always an occasion to have a drink. A dinner party with friends, a stressful week at work, or a relaxing afternoon in the sun are all events we commonly associate with having a beer or glass of wine. But…
Costa Mesa Treatment Center Looks at Effects of Alcohol Use Disorder on the Family It’s estimated that 15 million people in the United States have an alcohol use disorder. This problem not only impacts the person who has the disorder but also affects the person’s family. Alcohol abuse often causes a person to make drinking…
Alcohol Rehab Orange County: Treatment for High Functioning Alcoholism When it comes to alcohol treatment, high-functioning alcoholics may feel apprehensive about reaching for help from alcohol rehab Orange County. This is because many people start thinking about rehab when they lose their jobs or friends. Despite their addiction to alcohol, high-functioning alcoholics tend to hold…
Benefits of SMART Recovery Addiction Treatment Big changes in life can be overwhelming. Many individuals often learn both the physical and emotional stress associated with a change can be more imposing than the actual change itself. For someone entering a recovery addiction treatment program, the change they are looking for may seem unattainable. Fortunately, research has…
Do I Need Alcohol Detox Costa Mesa? Compulsive drinking disorder has become one of the raging issues in the United States. Alcohol detox Costa Mesa finds that the controlled and legal substance reduces inhibitions and anxiety for the temporary period. However, when drinking excessively, it may have some serious repercussions. In 2017, crime statistics of…
Sober January, Sober 2020 It’s December, and we’re already fully immersed in the season of giving – and overindulgence. And if the holidays are just around the corner, then New Year’s Resolutions are also at the top-of-mind. This is the time of year where many people consider participating in “Sober January.” This is the time…
Just because someone has a few drinks every now and again, it doesn’t mean they have a drinking problem. With that said, alcoholism remains a significant problem throughout the US. For the benefit of ourselves and the people around us, we all need to know how to recognize the warning signs of alcoholism. A lot…
Have you noticed your husband or wife drinking more often? Perhaps they’re stopping by the bar after work every night. Maybe they’re pouring multiple glasses of wine throughout the day. Whatever the case may be, you’re now asking the serious question, “Is my spouse an alcoholic?” However, finding the answer can be harder than you…