What is Rehab Like? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, TherapiesBy PromisesDecember 4, 2019Leave a commentAddiction is a deadly disease, as fatal overdoses have quickly become the number one cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Since addiction is a progressive condition, symptoms continue to become more disabling, the longer you put off treatment. When you are ready to find help for a substance abuse disorder or…
Why is Alcohol Addictive? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Staying SoberBy PromisesDecember 2, 2019Leave a commentAlcoholism is one of the largest problems in the United States, but it is one that sometimes gets ignored or minimized. People sometimes don’t realize the danger of alcohol because of its legality and easy access. People may think it’s harmless and that drinking will pose no risk for them. However, millions of people die…
Will I Get Alcohol Withdrawal Shakes? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Binge Drinking, Drug & Alcohol Detox, Staying SoberBy PromisesNovember 6, 2019Leave a commentAlcohol use disorder is a startling problem in the United States. In fact, more people die from alcohol-related issues than even opioid overdoses. Alcoholism is a problem that some people don’t want to tackle because they worry about what to expect. Consequently, people may wonder if they will get alcohol withdrawal shakes or tremors when…
The Dangers of Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol Alcohol Abuse, Cocaine, Drug Addiction InfoBy PromisesOctober 8, 2019Leave a commentWhat happens when you combine cocaine and alcohol, a stimulant and a depressant? Common sense tells you that they cancel each other out. However, that’s not actually the case. Here’s what really happens. Understanding Cocaine and Alcohol As a stimulant, cocaine makes you feel energetic. Some compare it to being on top of the world.…
Side Effects of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Drug & Alcohol DetoxBy PromisesOctober 2, 2019Leave a commentIt’s so tempting to try quitting alcohol cold turkey. You’re thinking of all the money you could save on detox! However, there are some genuine dangers if you decide to go ahead. Do you know what they are? What’s Alcohol Withdrawal Like? You wake up to the shakes. Maybe that’s normal for you right now.…
5 Stages of Alcoholism Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesMay 3, 2019It’s estimated that 16 million people have alcohol use disorders. People progress toward alcohol addiction through several stages. There is always a chance at any of the stages of alcoholism to find help, hope and healing. Alcoholism can ruin individual lives and devastate families. But it is never too late to find help through alcohol…
How to Support an Alcoholic in Recovery Alcohol Abuse, Family ResourcesBy PromisesMay 3, 2019If you have a loved one in early alcohol recovery, you know how hard it was for them to get here. You may feel both hope and concern about the future. You’d probably do just about anything to keep them from spiraling back into the devastation of alcohol abuse. While you can’t do the work…
Night Sweats and Alcohol: Both Drinking and Withdrawal Cause Them Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesJuly 23, 2018Sweating excessively, especially at night, has several possible sources. For example, menopause, low blood sugar, fever, a condition called hyperhidrosis and certain medications (e.g., antidepressants and steroids) can all cause night sweats. If you drink alcohol, night sweats may be coming from your drinking habit. Although night sweats are more common with binge drinking or…
A High Functioning Alcoholic’s Story of Treatment Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesMay 1, 2018Many high functioning alcoholic’s stories end tragically. Thankfully, Nicole chose to make a different story out of her life. Like many young people, Nicole liked to go out and party with her friends. But there was something different about the way Nicole partied–she didn’t just drink to have fun. She drank to get wasted. Soon,…
Can You Recover From Liver Failure From Alcohol? Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesSeptember 20, 2017Liver failure occurs whenever your liver loses at least some of its ability to perform its normal, life-sustaining functions. One of the well-recognized potential causes of this extremely serious condition is prolonged, heavy alcohol consumption. Once liver failure from alcohol intake or any other source sets in, you can’t recover the full health of the…
