The teen years are often considered the most difficult period of a person’s life. After all, how often do you hear anyone over the age of 30 wistfully say, “Oh, to be 15 again…”? Probably never. It’s a vulnerable time of life as teens attempt to navigate the precarious bridge between childhood and adulthood. And …
When discussing alcoholism, it’s easy to talk about the negative effects that alcoholism can have on a person’s life and relationships. However, it’s important to also understand the biological effects of alcoholism, what happens when a person undergoes alcohol detox, and how these effects can complicate recovery from alcoholism. Long-term alcohol addiction can cause several …
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, regardless of age, race, background, or gender, can develop a substance abuse disorder. While certain factors can increase your risk of developing an addiction, such as having a close family member with a substance abuse disorder, there is no known reason why only some …
When you get help for an alcohol abuse disorder, peer-led support groups are one way to strengthen your recovery. SMART Recovery, and other alternatives to AA, create a safe and healthy place to support your sobriety. Each year, 15 million adults in the United States struggle with an alcohol abuse disorder, with 23% of all …
Alcohol intoxication impairs your judgment and cognition, which increases your risks of engaging in dangerous, risky, or uncharacteristic behaviors. Early treatment is one of the best ways to improve your chances of achieving sobriety. So if you’re wondering why do I need alcohol abuse counseling, the short answer is that treatment includes therapy because it …
The reason binge drinking is dangerous is because alcohol is highly addictive, with 15 million Americans meeting the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder annually. AA, a peer-led support group, is one of the most common support systems used by those in recovery. But how does AA help you maintain sobriety? Alcohol is one of …
Parents debate whether their drinking habits affect the choices of their children: should they drink responsibly in front of them or forego alcohol altogether in their presence? If the parents occasionally drink to excess, will it affect their children adversely? New evidence shows that parents’ drinking habits do influence the drinking behavior of their children, …
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Former New York governor David Paterson signed a bill called Leandra’s Law on Wednesday This means driving drunk with child in a car is now a felony in New York. Lenny Rosado, the father of 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who was killed in a drunk-driving accident last month, broke down in tears after the Senate voted …
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Most of us don’t think of doctors, lawyers, psychologists, and professors as likely alcoholics, but as many of half of all alcoholics are high-functioning types with respectable, stable, and high-paying jobs. High-functioning alcoholics are usually able to balance their home and family lives with work and other responsibilities, all the while suffering from alcoholism and …
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He was angry – angry enough to share his story with a stranger, and angry enough to talk about the effects of alcohol on his life in a half-hour monologue. His ex-wife was alcoholic, and according to him, probably did drugs also. He kicked her out of the house, then divorced her, and became an …
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