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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a vital diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric Association. This text is considered the gold standard on mental health and influences how disorders are investigated, diagnosed and treated — including addiction. DSM-5 is the fifth edition, which was updated in 2013 with input from…
With the football season at an end, sports fans are looking forward to one of the biggest, most exciting events in the sports year — March Madness. The NCAA Division I collegiate men’s basketball tournament has been played since 1939 and is now a yearly tradition. Fans transform into avid enthusiasts, donning jerseys and bragging…
Can you develop a wine addiction? The answer is yes. While excessive drinking is more often associated with beer or liquor, wine is still a type of alcohol. A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce glass of beer or 1.5 ounces of liquor. When evaluating your alcohol consumption,…
If you or someone you know has been drinking more during the global pandemic, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 crisis has created challenges for many people, which has caused some to turn to alcohol as a way of coping. Increased Alcohol Consumption During the Pandemic There are several indicators that alcohol consumption has been on…
Reaching out to a treatment center is the first step in recovery. Yet, many Americans do not reach out for help because they haven’t fully realized how severe their addiction is. A 2016 study published revealed that approximately 19.9 million American adults needed substance use treatment over the previous year. Of this group, only 10.8% received help…
Few things in life are as heartbreaking as watching a friend or loved one cope with a serious substance use problem. Chances are, you’ve invested a lot of time, energy and tears in trying to make them stop. Has anything been successful? If the answer is no, you may be tempted to give up. After…
Friends and family members play a vital role in helping a loved one in recovery. It’s critical to offer love and support to the person in recovery and plan ways to help them stay on track. As the spouse, friend or family member of a person in recovery, you may feel excited to start a…
Are hard liquors more dangerous than other alcoholic drinks? Fundamentally, alcohol is the same, whether it’s found in hard liquor or beer. Alcoholic beverages all contain the recreational drug ethanol. The problem with hard liquor is that it’s much stronger than beer. A bottle of liquor can have nearly 40% more alcohol by volume than a…
When a loved has faced a traumatic event, all you want to do is take their pain away. Car accidents, sexual assault and military service are just a few experiences that can leave a lasting mark on your loved one’s life. They may be struggling to cope in the aftermath of what they’ve been through.…
For many people, it’s completely normal to visit the pharmacy and fill a prescription. But when a loved one misuses their prescription drugs, this simple act puts them at risk. The abuse of medications is a growing issue across the country, and opioid overdose is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It’s…
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