Addiction is a serious disease that can take over someone’s life. It can be hard to break free from addiction, but with the right support system, it is possible. One of the most important aspects of addiction recovery is relapse prevention. This means learning how to identify and avoid the triggers that can cause you...
Drinking alcohol has a number of harmful effects on one’s health. In this blog article, we’ll look at the history of alcohol and how it affects the brain, as well as the brain damage caused by alcohol that results in wet brain. It’s vital to be informed about the dangers of drinking alcohol so that...
If you are worried about a loved one who could be a functioning alcoholic, it is important to know how to recognize the signs and get help. A functioning alcoholic may seem like they have everything together on the outside, but on the inside, they are struggling with alcohol addiction. In this blog post, we...
The Pros and Cons of Drinking After Alcohol Treatment Alcoholism is a chronic brain disease. This means that, in one way or another, it exerts its effects for a lifetime. But what does this mean for the everyday actions of people affected by alcoholism? Can an alcoholic ever drink again? And if so, in what...
This may lead you to wonder, will I become an alcoholic if my parents are? Although a family history of alcoholism is one of the known reasons for people to develop alcoholism themselves, it does not mean it is a guarantee. Over the course of this article, we will answer the question, ‘Is alcoholism hereditary?’...
When we think about mouthwash, we usually consider it something people use to clean their teeth and gums. Few of us suspect that it could be a temptation to consume alcohol. Mintel mentions that the mouthwash industry has seen a 15% growth in the period 2012-2017. While most of this growth may be due to...
The answer to this question is not as straightforward as you may think. The short answer is that alcohol is a controlled substance, but it is not classified as a schedule 1 drug. This means that it has some potential for abuse, but it is not considered to be as dangerous as other controlled substances....
As more than 23 million Americans struggle with addiction, there are nearly 23 million ways to get treatment. Some of the most important reasons to quit drinking are often personal. However, when it’s time to stop drinking, going through the motions isn’t enough. Follow our guide to ensure that you quit drinking once and for all. Being...
Mental illness and substance abuse are both rampant in the US. It’s said that 17.5 million people suffer from a mental illness. 4 million of those individuals have a comorbid dependency on drugs or alcohol. Both mental illness and substance abuse have a significant negative impact at personal and societal levels in their own right. Together, that...
