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Alcohol addiction can lead to a variety of serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Wet brain is the colloquial term for one of the lesser-known conditions caused by chronic alcohol misuse. If you struggle with alcohol misuse, getting help will allow you to avoid the pain and long-term damage caused by conditions such as wet brain. …
As the United States death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise, attention is turning to a hidden epidemic causing even more indirect fatalities from the virus. New data from Well Being Trust forecasts that a further 75,000 Americans will suffer deaths of despair in response to the pandemic. This troubling figure draws attention to the need for…
Making life-changing decisions during times of upheaval is always a challenge. Due to the emergence of COVID-19, many people don’t know when they will go back to work or find another job or even be able to hang out with friends without fear. For those with an active addiction, the uncertainty is even greater and…
Detoxing from drugs or alcohol at home may seem like an easy option, but choosing to detox alone comes with severe risks. Substances like opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines and other drugs can cause health complications that require constant monitoring from trained medical professionals. Safety should always be your top priority when it comes to detoxing, and…
Alcohol Addiction Among Millenials Very soon, Millenials will surpass Baby Boomers as the largest living generation in the United States. While this generation has seen incredible advances in a variety of fields, they’ve also been at the heart of crippling school debt and ever-growing depression and anxiety. Unsurprisingly, young people often turn to alcohol to…
Addiction is a deeply personal experience. During your recovery, you may find it difficult to communicate your story or verbalize how you feel. Unfortunately, many addiction programs focus on talking about what you’ve been through. When the words don’t come easily, art therapy for substance abuse can help bridge the gap between you and others, giving…
Whether you consider yourself a social butterfly or a wallflower, all humans are social beings. There’s hardly a moment in your life when you aren’t interacting with someone else or benefiting from their activities. It’s not surprising, then, that our happiness connects to our relationship with others. Loneliness is a serious epidemic that is overshadowed…
Social drinking is a huge part of our culture. Alcohol is available everywhere, from bars and restaurants to people’s homes. It’s a popular way to socialize, relax and even celebrate special occasions. Occasional drinking or even drinking alcohol a few times a week is considered normal and harmless. This ingrained cultural attitude remains mostly unchallenged…
The legal profession is a time-honored field. These stewards of the law study for three grueling years to gain the knowledge and insight they need to help others navigate the ins and outs of the legal system. While this profession offers incredible advantages in status and financial stability, there is a darker side to the…
Alcoholism is a pervasive issue through the United States. When someone struggles with an alcohol use disorder, they feel an overwhelming compulsion to drink alcohol. Even when not drinking, they’re preoccupied with the urge to drink. Over 15 million Americans struggle with this disease, and that’s only those over the age of 18. An additional 623,000…
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