Alcohol abuse and alcoholism can also cause serious medical and mental health problems, which can shorten your life expectancy and diminish your overall quality of life. Because alcoholism leads to significant neurotransmitter imbalances, alcohol and depression oftentimes co-occur. Each year, alcoholism and alcohol abuse impact 15 million Americans ages 18 and older. Although alcohol is…
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Since addiction is a chronic disease, there is not a cure. However, treatment can help you fully recover. Substance abuse treatment utilizes evidence-based treatments, like stress management techniques, and holistic therapies, like meditation, to provide you with the support, guidance, and understanding you need to recover. If you are battling alcoholism, addiction, or a substance…
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Mental health disorders, which can impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, can increase your chances of developing an addiction. Especially if you don’t receive treatment for your symptoms. That means that having a dual diagnosis is possible and can complicate your recovery process. But what is dual diagnosis? Substance abuse disorders, addictions, and alcoholism impact…
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When you struggle with an anxiety disorder like 18.1% of American adults, it can become difficult to live a normal, healthy life. Untreated anxiety can cause disabling symptoms that can prevent you from working, going to school, and living your best life. Initial signs of anxiety warrant early treatment, as symptoms will continue to get…
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Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50, meaning that your next use could be your last. When you complete rehab, you have to learn how to manage your day-to-day life while maintaining your sobriety, which can be difficult. Finding fun sober activities is another hard part of…
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While alcohol has become a popular mainstay at events like weddings, professional sports games, and college parties, drinking carries the risk of addiction. If you constantly need to drink in order to feel normal or regularly feel guilty about your drinking, you may wonder am I an alcoholic? Alcohol, like other psychoactive substances, can lead…
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Addiction causes major alterations to your brain chemistry, which is a major reason why treatment is almost always required in order to fully recover. Addiction is treated with both evidence-based and holistic therapies, which includes treatments like CBT and DBT. But what are the differences between CBT vs DBT and which one is best for…
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Addiction can destroy a family. Family members can argue and fight about how to best address a loved one’s drug or alcohol problem, which can create instability and dysfunction. The impact addiction has on families is why the benefits of a family program have convinced rehabs and drug treatment centers to offer family therapy. Addiction…
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If you’re in recovery, celebrating a sober New Year’s can seem like an imposing task, especially in early recovery. During addiction, holidays, especially ones that encourage drinking, typically involve parties and intoxication. This can make it hard to find ways to have a fun, sober New Year’s. Luckily, 10% of Americans are in active recovery,…
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Deaths and health problems from opioid addiction and overdose continue to climb each year in the United States. Opioid epidemic statistics include all genders, ages, ethnicities, and social demographics. Virtually no one is immune to the epidemic. As more people feel the effects of long-term opioid use, the need for quality opioid addiction treatment programs…
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