Alcohol addiction is not a choice. This statement might not seem groundbreaking these days, but the concept of alcoholism as a condition was a new idea in 1939 when the book Alcoholics Anonymous was published. 12 Step Program Referred to as the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous,...
Alcohol is among the most fatal substances, as compared with other drugs. In the United States, every year, roughly 100,000 people die because of alcohol-associated causes, which makes alcohol the 3rd leading preventable cause of death in America in an average year after obesity and...
Drug addiction and work do not usually go well together. It is possible for some people to maintain a job despite a drug addiction. However, in the majority of cases, drug addiction will adversely affect anybody’s career. This article will explore some of the different ways...
Why would anyone want to tiptoe through life, as if it’s a full-fledged cocktail blur? Getting drunk daily, probably doesn’t sound so appealing to those of us that are not alcoholics. Neither does waking up craving the next liquid courage binge or nightly sweats due...
According to a study from the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions, having a parent diagnosed with alcohol addiction elevates the risk of dating-related violence amongst teenagers. This research study also found that the main cause of dating violence during the adolescent years can...
A JAMA Psychiatry article that was published in September 2017 has shown that Americans are consuming more alcohol than ever before. An estimated one out of every eight Americans which equates to around 30 million people, struggle with an alcohol disorder. The study looked at the...
In the past few years, more and more scrutiny has been placed on America’s addiction to short rehab programs. Countless articles have why the current 30-day trend is outdated, expensive, and has poor rates of return. Some estimate that only 10% of addicts going into...
A recent article on Foxnews.com explored just how dangerous attempting to deal with alcohol withdrawal at home without treatment can be. Alcohol addiction is a difficult illness to overcome, especially in people who can’t afford expensive long-term residential programs. However, going cold turkey without the...
Numerous pharmacological agents have been proved effective for treating alcohol addiction and enhancing recovery. The common class of drugs used to manage withdrawal symptoms during alcohol detoxification is Benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Benzodiazepines such as Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Lorazepam, and Oxazepam are the most commonly used drugs....