Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic
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…
Alcohol and Blood Pressure Linked to Strokes
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…
Drug Use by Occupation Statistics
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…
Professional Detox Center Saves Lives
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…
Battling Addiction Stigma
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…
Moderation Management vs. 12-Step Recovery
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…
What is Cirrhosis?
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…
Are Medications and Sobriety a Bad Combination?
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? There are a…
Drug Interactions with Alcohol
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…
Elder Substance Abuse
The Little Known Phenomenon of Elder Substance Abuse Few of us would imagine that senior citizens have significant substance abuse problems. It’s like imagining your priest or pastor is a…