FIVE SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE ALCOHOL POISONING
Alcohol is a poison and can occasionally have very dire consequences. On average six people a day die from alcohol poisoning. The average adult is able to safely metabolize approximately one drink an hour. This means 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, 8 ounces of beer, or 5 ounces of wine. The exact metabolic rate depends […]
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT MARIJUANA
For every parent, one of the most complicated conversations you can have with your kids is the big talk about drugs. So, imagine how difficult the situation can become when one particularly infamous little green plant has taken center stage in politics? Nowadays, the fragrant herb marijuana is plastered everywhere, and, if you are a […]
WHY PARENTS ARE DRUGGING CHILDREN WITH MEDICATIONS
Despite the overwhelming joys of parenthood, sometimes this full-time job can provide you with just as much frustration. After all, your children are your life, but sometimes they can be a little too much to handle after a hard day at the office. Parents always deserve to take a break from sassy or ill-behaved little […]
THE FIVE STAGES OF ALCOHOL RECOVERY
Starting out on an unknown venture is terrifying, but perhaps knowing what to expect along the way and knowing what the expected outcome is will help to ease some of those tensions. The alcohol detox process requires time, patience, and plenty of outside support. Recovery is going to completely change the way your entire world […]
TOP 10 HEALTH PROBLEMS YOU CAN EXPECT AS AN ALCOHOLIC
Despite the occasional pop news article about how beer is good for your bones and how red wine reduces coronary artery disease, there aren’t too many people who would argue that alcohol is actually good for you. This holds exceptionally true when you drink to excess, especially on a regular basis. A good bit of […]
HOBBIES FOR RECOVERY
Once you have completed your rehabilitation program, whether in-patient or out-patient, you may be wondering what sorts of activities you can pursue to fill your free time. Once you have removed substance abuse from your life, it can create gaps in your life where you may have previously spent time using. However, this should be […]
THE DIFFERENT WAYS TEENAGERS ARE CONSUMING MARIJUANA
Do you support the idea of using recreational marijuana? Do you proudly support the practice of prescribing medical marijuana? Regardless of popular or personal opinion, the truth is simple. While marijuana may help patients suffering from chemo or AIDS, the fact of the matter is simple. Cannabis is still a drug, and it can still […]
TOP FIVE FOODS FOR REPAIRING LIVER DAMAGE
Alcoholism takes a heavy toll on your body. Cirrhosis of the liver, high blood pressure, increased risk of cancer, and an increased risk of dementia are just some of the health concerns that are certain to arise after years of heavy drinking. The liver is usually the internal organ most affected by alcohol abuse. Throw […]
HEALTHY EATING & RECOVERY
Getting to the point of recovery from addiction is a huge victory. But, what do you do once you get there? Maintaining this status is highly important, and there is one major factor that can potentially make or break you: nutrition. Ignoring your nutritional habits can put you at risk of relapsing; simply put, eating […]
CAN YOU DETOXIFY YOUR LIVER?
We’ve all heard that alcohol is bad for the liver. For some people, drinking as little as one glass of wine or beer a day is enough to cause liver problems. Fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis are all liver diseases that can potentially develop due to drinking, especially heavy drinking. Those conditions are all serious […]