A functional alcoholic is a person who has the need to use alcohol on a consistent basis but seems to be able to handle daily life just fine. Can you be a casual drinker? Or, are you facing a real alcohol addiction that limits your health and puts you at risk for complicated addiction? At…
Doing some partying and binge drinking while you’re young doesn’t do much harm, right? The side effects of excessive and underage drinking become severe. According to a recent study published by Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, binge and underage drinking can actually damage your brain well into adulthood. Long-Term Brain Changes in Rats Researchers gave…
Heavy Drinking Linked to Strokes in Middle Age Are you thinking about having that extra glass of wine with dinner tonight? If you’re in your 50’s or 60’s, you may want to avoid it, as heavy mid-life drinking is as likely to cause a stroke and diabetes. Drinking too much alcohol and blood pressure increase…
Contrary to what some people might think, people who abuse drugs and alcohol often have jobs. A new study shows a pattern of alcohol and drug use by occupation. The study showed clear distinctions in substance use among different occupations. It was conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a government…
Taking a look at these alarming statistics indicate, there needs to be a safe place for those with drug and alcohol addictions to turn to. Illness and death resulting from drug and alcohol use can be avoided by seeking a professional detox center. Quality, professional detox and rehab centers ensure longer-lasting recovery to reduce these…
Addiction is unlike any other disease, and addicts are people who are totally out of control. At least, that’s what it seems the rest of the world believes when they talk about substance abuse problems and addiction stigma. With the exception of sexually transmitted infections, substance abuse is perhaps the most stigmatized health condition that exists today.…
If you have lost control of your alcohol consumption, you may be considering your options for long-term recovery. Two of the main contenders in this field are 12-step programs and the more recently developed approach of moderation management. Ask about using moderation management vs. 12-step recovery during drug and alcohol detox in Miami, Florida. History…
When people talk about the effects of long-term alcoholism, they often talk about one major problem–cirrhosis of the liver. What is cirrhosis? While this condition is deadly, some are at a greater risk of developing it than others. As cirrhosis becomes worse, the liver will have less healthy tissue. If left untreated, the liver will fail…
One of the most important questions discussed in the sobriety community today is, are you still sober if you take prescribed medications that have a psychoactive effect? If you’ve relapsed due to prescribed medications, get help at the prescription drug detox center in Ft. Lauderdale. Can Medications and Sobriety Mix? This question gets to the…
New research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shows that half of America’s drinkers combine prescription drugs with alcohol. These dangerous drug interactions can result in significant health issues and even death in some cases. The study, which appeared in the February 2015 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, featured an…