For decades, scientists have wondered if alcohol addiction is genetic or not; the answer is more complex than one may think. According to the American Psychiatric Association, addiction is “…a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence.” These individuals will keep abusing alcohol and drugs, even when…
After a night out with friends, a person may experience a post-drinking headache the next day due to having one too many drinks. While having a celebratory drink once in a while causes no harm and can be fun, a hangover is anything but a fun time. According to Mayo Clinic, “a hangover is a…
Long-term use or abuse of alcohol has been shown to have adverse health issues; however, reversing some effects of alcohol can be accomplished — this is only possible if the individual stays sober after recovery. Learn about how someone can reclaim their health after addiction. Effects of Alcohol Abuse on the Brain and Body…
It’s no surprise that since marijuana has become legalized in several states that addiction has risen in recent years. This is particularly true in college-aged young adults. Vaping has also increased, with some people having fatal results from smoking a black market product. These concerning facts, along with others, are the main focus of today’s…
Just like the brain changes once you start drinking and addiction forms, the same thing happens when someone quits. However, it doesn’t just flip back to its pre-addictive state quickly. We’ll discuss more how it changes in today’s blog. The Effects of Drinking on the Brain In a study by the National Academy of…
There are many types of birth control, from pills and patches to condoms and other family planning. For individuals who are also going through alcohol detox, there is cause for concern. Today’s blog will focus on birth control and how it can affect both men and women on birth control. Does Alcohol Affect Birth…
Summer is a time for cook-outs, pool parties, camping, vacations, and celebrating our independence; it’s also a time when addicts have the hardest time staying sober. If you’re in recovery, this may be a particularly hard time to navigate summer activities that may pose stumbling blocks to your sobriety. Discover some tips in avoiding alcohol,…
If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol abuse and wondering how long it takes to detox from alcohol, continue with reading today’s blog. We discuss the process of detoxing, symptoms, and some factors about the timeline of getting clean. Detox Length Alcohol abuse doesn’t just happen overnight, so depending on what…
At one point, addiction wasn’t viewed as a disease or brain disorder, so the idea of someone going through recovery and being “done” wasn’t unheard of; however, we now know that an alcoholic will always be one. Now that experts label addiction as a disease, it’s important to distinguish the lifelong challenge of being an…
Alcohol abuse affects people of all ages, and with teens using at unprecedented rates, addiction rates continue rising every year. Just in the last decade, there has been an uptick in alcoholism. Read on to learn about alcohol abuse statistics in the United States. Alcohol Use According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse…