When we look at people with a drinking problem, the two most common examples are people who drink excessively every day and binge drinkers. While the rate at which these people consume alcohol is different, they are both classified as having an alcohol addiction. While these two types of drinkers are the most well-known, there […]
Detox is the first step in recovery from alcohol addiction and dependence. During detox, the alcohol leaves your system, and your body and brain adjust to functioning without the substance. While many people with alcohol use disorder choose to detox in an inpatient program, at-home detox services are also safe and increasingly common. If you […]
Detox is the first stage in addiction recovery, where you eliminate substances from your body so it can return to normal functioning. Detoxing from alcohol, once you’ve developed a dependence or addiction, will be uncomfortable. However, the detox process is worth it—for your health, safety, and future. If you choose at-home detox services, you can […]
Drinking alcohol can change the body and brain in more ways than you may realize. When someone has been drinking heavily for long periods, they often experience physical and mental withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. During detox, the body attempts to break its dependence on alcohol. As withdrawal symptoms intensify, you’re likely to need […]
One of the most frequently used addictive substances is also one of the most difficult to quit. For people with alcohol use disorder, stopping alcohol use completely—otherwise known as quitting “cold turkey”—can result in withdrawal symptoms that are physically dangerous. A professional medication-assisted treatment program can monitor withdrawal symptoms and administer medications that help with […]
Alcohol may be more socially acceptable than other substances but it can lead to dangerous dependence and addiction. Withdrawal from alcohol use often triggers intense symptoms that can sometimes be life-threatening. A medication-assisted treatment program (MAT program) for alcohol abuse helps limit withdrawal symptoms by combining medications with behavioral therapy. Medication-assisted treatment plays an important […]
Alcohol is the most widely available and legal addictive substance in the United States. In our culture, the use of alcohol has been socially acceptable as far back as written history extends. It is used to celebrate important life passages like graduation, marriage, and baptism served in public places like restaurants, and available in most […]
Alcohol addiction is a significant problem across the globe. Though alcohol is normalized in every society as an acceptable way to celebrate, conduct religious ceremonies, and relax. And yet alcohol is a highly addictive substance. What makes some people more vulnerable to alcoholism than others is the subject of ongoing research and inquiry. Meanwhile, many […]
