How to Recognize a High Functioning Alcoholic
An estimated 5.3% of the U.S. population, or over 14 million people have an alcohol use disorder.
How to Prepare Your Kids When You Go to Rehab
If you’re heading to rehab, you’re far from alone. In 2019, some 18.5 million Americans struggled with a substance use disorder. Of those, more than 11% went to substance use treatment services.
I’m Scared to Go to Rehab – Am I Weird?
Whether you’ve decided to go to drug and alcohol rehab on your own, have been asked to by your friends and family, or are being whisked off to one following an intervention, rehab is scary.
Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Rehab
The clinical benefits of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been studied in a variety of physical and mental health conditions. The use of animals in a therapeutic setting can be traced back historically and the first scientific journal article published was published in 1944, titled “The Mental Hygiene of Owning a Dog,” and discussed the beneficial […]
I Got a DUI in California. Do I Need Rehab?
Drunk driving fatalities in the US have decreased by nearly 50% since the 1980s, however alcohol and substance impaired driving remains a serious problem. In 2018, according to the US Department of Transportation, 29% of total motor vehicle fatalities were due to alcohol impairment where the driver had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or […]
Finding Rehab During COVID-19
Finding rehab on a regular day can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know what to look for. Finding rehab during COVID-19 can be even more overwhelming, which is why it is helpful to have an idea of what to ask about. While the major public health focus during the last year has been […]
Staying Sober While Traveling
For those in early recovery, there are many recovery milestones or “firsts” to experience. The first time you travel, for business or pleasure, is one that can be exciting yet equally anxiety provoking. It can also present additional challenges and potentially dangerous situations if not planned properly for anyone regardless of their length of time […]
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Signs and Symptoms
img.attachment-full.size-full.wp-post-image { display: none; } When someone is in early recovery from alcohol or other substance use, they may experience these lingering effects of drug and alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal can occur in two phases: acute withdrawal (commonly known as detox) and Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) Symptoms of withdrawal may be mildly unpleasant or seriously uncomfortable […]
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
Is alcoholism hereditary? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that as of 2019, an estimated 14.1 million Americans ages 18 and older had alcohol use disorder, or AUD. The NIAAA also reported that of that 14.1 million adults, rates broke down to an estimated 8.9 million men and 5.2 million women […]
HOW BEING OVERWORKED CAN CAUSE OVERINDULGENCE IN ALCOHOL
Hard workers always tend to get ahead; as a society, we value hard work and a solid work ethic, but when does a healthy work ethic cross the line into a compulsive behavior? True workaholics may not be able to stop working once the day is over, and may exhibit any of the following signs: […]