alcohol addiction

30 04, 2024

Breaking the Cycle: How Naltrexone for Alcohol Works

By |2024-04-30T18:35:19+00:0004/30/2024|Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholism|

Navigating the journey toward recovery from alcohol dependence involves a multifaceted approach, often including pharmacological interventions playing a significant role. Among these interventions, naltrexone stands out as a cornerstone in the arsenal against addiction, offering a pathway toward sobriety and improved quality of life. [...]

30 04, 2024

What to Expect When Using Disulfiram for Alcoholism

By |2024-04-30T18:29:55+00:0004/30/2024|Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholism|

Of the many available tactics used to treat an addiction to alcohol, disulfiram stands as a crucial pharmacological tool, offering a unique approach to support individuals striving for sobriety. Central to its efficacy is its distinctive mechanism of action, which disrupts the body's normal [...]

30 04, 2024

Using Acamprosate for Alcoholism: How It Works

By |2024-04-30T18:21:41+00:0004/30/2024|Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholism|

Acamprosate, a medication utilized in the treatment of alcohol dependence, presents a valuable resource for individuals seeking support in maintaining sobriety. Understanding its mechanism of action, recommended dosage, and potential side effects is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers, including those at Atlanta [...]

22 03, 2022

Learning About Alcohol Addiction in 202

By |2023-08-17T11:05:15+00:0003/22/2022|Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program|

Alcohol is a drug that is commonly known and used throughout the world. Alcohol was once an illegal drug, like heroin or cocaine. However, since the end of prohibition in 1933, it's completely legal for people 21 years of age and older. Alcohol is a [...]

17 02, 2022

Functional Alcoholic vs. Social Drinker

By |2023-11-29T23:04:04+00:0002/17/2022|Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Withdrawal, Alcoholism|

Drinking alcohol is one of humanity's oldest traditions. Because alcohol is legal, easy to get, and central to many social practices, it's difficult to tell when social drinking becomes alcoholism. Fortunately, alcohol addiction treatment programs can help. By assessing a drinker's behaviors, thought patterns, and [...]

9 02, 2022

Do You Black Out While Drinking?

By |2023-11-29T19:56:16+00:0002/09/2022|Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program, Substance Abuse Treatment|

Our ability to think rationally and make sound decisions lives in the prefrontal cortex. As your BAC rises, your prefrontal cortex is significantly impacted. A blacked-out person might eventually pass out or lose consciousness, but one is not necessarily always correlated with the other. [...]

4 01, 2022

How to Make a New Year’s Resolution in Recovery

By |2023-08-17T11:05:33+00:0001/04/2022|Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program, Alcohol Use Disorder, Inpatient Rehab, Recovery, Sober Living|

The start of the year brings about reflection for many people. You may be inspired to think about what happened to you over the past year and to consider the changes you've made in your life. As we creep towards the new year, you may [...]

13 12, 2021

Mocktail Ideas for an Alcohol-Free Holiday

By |2023-08-17T11:05:44+00:0012/13/2021|Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Use Disorder, Recovery, Sober Living|

The holidays can be challenging. Family stress, economic pressure, and winter weather can bring many people more stress than joy during the last months of the year. For those in recovery, the holidays can be especially hard. Social drinking, holiday beverages, and the desire to [...]

11 12, 2021

New Year’s Resolution 2022: Getting Sober

By |2023-08-23T17:49:18+00:0012/11/2021|Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program, Alcohol Use Disorder|

New Year's Resolution 2022 Every year we make a bunch of New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier life, whether it is being more compassionate with others, eating healthier, more exercise, or getting sober. The problem with the new year, new me resolutions is [...]

12 06, 2021

Can Unsupervised Alcohol Detox Become Deadly?

By |2023-08-17T11:06:22+00:0006/12/2021|Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Detox Center Program, Alcoholism, Detox Center in GA|

If you or someone you know is dealing with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you understand how severe this can be. Because alcohol is legal, many people believe that alcohol addiction is not as bad. Unfortunately, going through alcohol withdrawal can be severe. Therefore, [...]

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