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...
We are all familiar with the holiday song, The 12 Days of Christmas, but this year we are turning it upside down in honor of you and your recovery. Instead of an ode to the gifts you are going to receive, we have put together a list of activities that will ensure that not only...
Contrary to what previous studies have touted, it turns out no amount of alcohol is good for us after all. While many researchers have attempted to justify our society’s preoccupation with alcohol consumption, the simple fact is that quitting altogether is the best course of action. Though this applies for even casual drinkers, the benefits of quitting...
With drug abuse on the rise, the number of Americans seeking rehab has increased. While rehab is an excellent choice for anyone looking to break the cycle of addiction, the process isn’t fun and games. There are side effects one should be prepared for when facing the prospect of drug withdrawal. Some symptoms of withdrawal are nearly...
Approximately 15.1 million adults in the United States currently suffer from alcohol addiction and abuse. Of all these people struggling with drinking problems, only about 6.7 percent of them actually get help. Some people never get help because they don’t realize they have a problem. Others are afraid of what will happen when they stop drinking. If...
15.1 million people in the US struggle with an alcohol disorder. If you grapple with substance addiction, you are not alone. Millions of Americans wrestle with the negative effects of alcohol on their thinking, health, and relationships. Yet many overcome their battle and experience untold benefits. A renewed sense of well-being, restored relationships, and improved financial...
If you are in early recovery, you might think that celebrating the holidays is going to look quite different than in recent years. Attending alcohol or drug rehab means you are already aware that relapse is something you must always guard against. Yet the holidays, especially during early recovery, can be a time of great...
How to sleep better is likely not one of the things you really thought about before recovery. Maybe sleep is something that came easily to you. Afterall, it’s a basic human need and one that many of us take for granted. That is until the days of your head hitting the pillow and falling asleep...
For many people, starting the new year off with a hefty list of New Year’s resolutions just makes sense, but for someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, things like weight loss or saving more money can seem pretty trivial. About 40% of the population participates in forming resolutions these days, but a mere...
