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,…
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As the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S., Asian Americans have made multiple advancements in the U.S., and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates those achievements. However, this minority group faces other challenges that can lead to difficulties. Although Asian Americans have a lower percentage of substance use disorders than other minority groups in the U.S.,…
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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…
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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…
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April is Stress Awareness Month, which is a great time to reflect on the stressful situations we often experience every day and how we handle them. Developing a routine to handle stress can prevent unhealthy habits, such as self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. The Importance of Stress Awareness Month Because everyone undergoes stress in some way,…
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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…
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What is Alcohol Awareness Month? Established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Alcohol Awareness Month occurs in April. The purpose of Alcohol Awareness Month is to educate Americans about the dangers of alcohol use. Over 17 million Americans have a serious problem with alcohol, but only a fraction of that…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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