THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND VAPING
After the popularity of cigarettes skyrocketed in the late 1800s, before the knowledge of their health risks, they were glamorized by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford. More often than not, the beautiful men and women who held the cigarettes also held a cocktail in their hands. It’s still an image that goes hand […]
THE THREE PHASES OF RELAPSE
After completing treatment, one of the greatest fears many newly recovering alcoholics and addicts face is relapse. Relapse is very common, even expected for people who are attempting to overcome an addiction. Many people undergo multiple relapses prior to successfully maintaining long-term recovery. Relapsing from alcohol or drugs occurs when an individual is in recovery, […]
CELEBRITIES AND ADDICTION
Celebrities influence fans and media but are simultaneously exposed to the massive stresses of fame. As a result, some turn to alcohol or drugs as a way to coddle the insecurities and anxieties that their lifestyle causes. Below are inspiring stories of famous individuals who have committed to a life of sobriety and are now […]
CAN ETHNICITY AFFECT RECOVERY?
The United States of America is a nation that consists of many different ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural groups. The ethnic diversity or differences in our nation lends strength and uniqueness to the makeup of our society, but it also leads to a number of unique impacts on the recovery process. Ethnic Differences and Recovery […]
THE SHAPE OF YOUR GLASS CAN SHAPE YOUR DRINKING HABITS
In the United States, binge drinking is the most common and dangerous pattern of excessive alcohol use. Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time that brings an individual’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 or more. The speed at which we consume alcohol […]
3 DEADLY DISEASES LINKED TO ALCOHOLISM
Many people only focus on the short term consequences of drinking alcohol, such as pain from a hangover or getting arrested from risky actions resulting from intoxication. It is very true that drunkenness puts you at risk for injuring yourself and those around you, especially if you choose to operate a vehicle. However, the long […]
HOW YOUR BODY REACTS TO ALCOHOL
Anyone who has ever drank a glass of alcohol knows that after some time and a few more drinks, you begin to feel different. How exactly does this fermented liquid take away the natural everyday feelings we have and turn us into an instant mess? First, alcohol travels through the blood vessels on the tongue […]
SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS
Alcoholic hepatitis (AH) is an inflammation of the liver caused by habitual alcohol abuse. After 10 to 20 years of moderate to severe drinking, individuals may develop AH, along with other alcohol-related medical conditions. Most are diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 60, after doing irreversible damage to their liver. Unfortunately, nearly half of […]
SEVEN SIGNS TO IDENTIFY AN ALCOHOLIC
Drinking alcohol regularly can affect people in various ways. For some people, wine is an integral part of their dinner. They can go on having little amounts of wine without any problems. However, things get a little out of hand if alcohol is consumed too much regularly and when all the resistance against it fails. […]
UNDERSTANDING POST-ACUTE WITHDRAWAL
Acute withdrawal is the first stage of detox and primarily consists of physical withdrawal symptoms that can last from a few days up to two weeks. Acute withdrawal symptoms are the initial or immediate withdrawal symptoms that appear as a result of the rapid reduction or the sudden cessation of the use of addictive substances, […]
