THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF ALCOHOL DETOX
The first step in the recovery process is detox and withdrawal, or the purging of the alcohol toxins from the body. When approaching this important step, many wonder what the average time for alcohol detox is. Understandably, it is helpful to have an idea of the timeline for detox and withdrawal. The short answer is, […]
ALCOHOL AND ZOLPIDEM
Both alcohol and Zolpidem are central nervous system depressants, acting as messengers sent through the nervous system to slow down certain bodily functions. When both substances are used together there is the potential for overdose, as respiratory rates can become dangerously suppressed. Understanding the risks involved in drinking alcohol and taking Zolpidem is important information […]
THE LINK BETWEEN ALCOHOL ABUSE AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN
Statistics from the The Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience reports that there is a 1.7-fold greater occurrence of depression among women than men, and more than twice as prevalent among young women under the age of 25. Some of the reasons for these findings include: Hormonal differences – Women may experience more intense mood swings […]
HOW BADLY CAN ALCOHOL ABUSE AFFECT A SPOUSE?
The effects of alcoholism on a marriage can be disastrous. Spouses who deal with the impact of alcohol abuse in the home can think of a long list of issues that harm the marriage. These include financial hardship, frustration, shame, anxiety, neglecting their children, and the fear of physical harm. In fact, one of the […]
COPING WITH ALCOHOLISM
When regular alcohol use becomes a problem or a health risk, it is considered an alcohol use disorder (AUD). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 16 million Americans struggle with an AUD. Depending on the number of diagnostic symptoms that are experienced within the span of one year, the AUD classified as […]
DEPRESSION AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
Studies published in Psychology Today estimate that almost 50% of people in treatment for alcoholism experience co-occurring depression. Alongside this, the article reports that for those who are being treated for depression, nearly 40% will also struggle with an alcohol use disorder at some point within their lifetime. Difficulties arise when trying to assess the […]
IS ALCOHOLISM GENERATIONAL?
If you grew up in a family of alcoholics, you may have vowed to yourself that once you escaped, you’d never make the same mistakes as your parents. You may even have promised to never put your kids through what you experienced as a child. Maybe you even attended a detox or rehabilitation program, and […]
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR BOYFRIEND OR GIRLFRIEND IS AN ALCOHOLIC
Recovering from alcohol abuse or addiction is one of the most difficult struggles a person can face in their entire lives. So, imagine how difficult the situation becomes when a lover is introduced to the mix. Obviously, you do not want your boyfriend or girlfriend to be susceptible to the same suffering you are going […]
STATISTICS FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE IN OHIO
As we have seen in recent reports, besides West Virginia, Ohio has become a seat for the Opioid Crisis and has continued to suffer from additional problems involving prescription drugs and alcohol. While the Buckeye State has definitely earned its nickname the Heartland of the U.S. (given its incredible reputation for entertainment and medicine), this […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT ALCOHOL PREVENTION AND AWARENESS TRAINING FOR COLLEGES
If you want to stop a problem, cut it off at its source, or at least find a way to keep it from getting worse than it already is. That, in turn, is the philosophy behind a recent wave of alcohol prevention and awareness training initiatives that will be applied to colleges across the United […]