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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
You may have heard that abruptly quitting drinking is potentially deadly. Although death from alcohol withdrawal is uncommon, it is true that in cases of severe alcoholism, several complications can be life-threatening. Before I quit drinking in 2011, I was physically dependent on alcohol. Although [...]
Mental health, substance abuse, and addiction issues should be taken seriously. Unfortunately, countless people all over the world deal with these issues on their own every day. One of the major challenges of addiction is that this impacts not only the individual but also their [...]
If you have recently visited an alcohol detox center, you are probably looking for ways to maintain your recovery. With the weather warming up, a lot of people are planning their summer vacations. If you are planning on going on vacation this summer, you must [...]
It is devastating for many people to watch a loved one descend into the throes of addiction. They may be in denial about how much they need help. You may question whether the signs you’re seeing indicate that an addiction treatment center may be the [...]
It takes a lot of strength and courage to admit that you have a problem and need help. That’s a significant indicator that you’re ready to work on freeing yourself from the damage and destruction of your substance use disorder. Now you’ve got to start [...]
Alcohol has a toxic effect on the body. It can create damage in limited use, but alcohol addiction carries a significantly higher chance of causing health consequences. The longer and the more people drink alcohol, the more likely they are to suffer the effects of [...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages people to come together to bring awareness to health on April 7th each year. Each year, there is a specific theme set for the day. For 2021, the focus is on “building a fairer, healthier world.” It's important for [...]
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