Long Term Effects of Alcoholalcohol addictionBy Andrea BakerFebruary 7, 2020What Are the Effects of Alcohol? About 13.8 million adults in America have a drinking problem with about 8 million of those diagnosed as alcoholics. While we hear a lot in the news about opioids, there is a growing concern about the alcohol epidemic as well. People understand the immediate consequences of drinking too much,… Details
Inpatient Vs. Outpatient TreatmentAddiction Treatment, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerFebruary 5, 2020For those who are preparing to seek rehab treatment, you probably have heard about different treatment programs available. There are a variety of rehab programs, but they can mostly be narrowed down into two main categories: inpatient vs. outpatient treatment. When deciding which one is best for you, it’s vital to understand the differences between… Details
Risk Factors for Addictionalcohol addiction, drug addiction, mental healthBy Andrea BakerFebruary 3, 2020Because 10% of Americans have a substance use disorder at some point in their lives, drug use is such a huge problem in the United States. It’s critical to asses what the risk factors for addiction are. Are you more at risk for substance abuse than someone else? Do you have a predisposition for drug… Details
Signs of Anxietymental healthBy Andrea BakerJanuary 29, 2020If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety or experiencing signs of anxiety, you are far from alone. Anxiety-related disorders are the most common mental health problem in the United States. In fact, anxiety-related disorders impact over 18% of Americans each year. When you are struggling with anxiety, symptoms can become disabling. Signs… Details
Alcohol and Depressionalcohol addiction, mental healthBy Andrea BakerJanuary 27, 2020Alcohol has the potential to cause physical dependency, which causes you to experience painful and potentially fatal detox symptoms if you stop drinking. Another complication of abusing alcohol is that it can cause mood changes and aggravate underlying mental health disorders, like depression. Alcohol and depression are often strongly connected because depression can cause you… Details
What is Dual Diagnosis?Addiction TreatmentBy Andrea BakerJanuary 22, 2020Each year, 17.5 million Americans struggle with a serious mental health disorder, while another 19.7 million meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder. Mental health disorders and addiction can both cause disabling and deadly symptoms, especially when left untreated. When you have a mental health disorder, symptoms increase your chances of using and abusing… Details
Stress Management TechniquesAddiction Therapy, Addiction TreatmentBy Andrea BakerJanuary 20, 2020During addiction, prioritizing drugs and alcohol increases interpersonal conflict and problems with friends, family members, and loved ones. Stress is also a major trigger for many mental health conditions, like anxiety. When you’re recovering from either, learning effective stress management techniques is a vital way to learn how to manage your symptoms with addiction treatment… Details
Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate, Neither Should Addiction TreatmentAddiction Treatment, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, Rehab InformationBy Nick JaworskiJanuary 16, 2020Roughly 23 million American adults will struggle with a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. That’s almost ten percent of the population! Sadly, of those 23 million people 75% reported not having received any help at all. Some people grow out of their addictions, some are able to help themselves, and… Details
Meet Me in the Middle: Why The Working Class Is Overlooked When It Comes To AddictionAddiction Treatment, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, opioid addiction, Rehab InformationBy Nick JaworskiJanuary 16, 2020The opioid crisis continues to expand into suburbs and more affluent areas, and now we’ve started to hear the message that “addiction doesn’t discriminate.” The statement is meant to showcase that addiction can affect people regardless of economic status, to change the way we view those struggling with addiction. On the one hand, this… Details
Fun Sober ActivitiesRehabBy Andrea BakerJanuary 15, 2020While addiction and substance abuse disorders are prevalent, roughly 10% of adults in the United States are actively recovering. During recovery, it can be hard to discover fun sober activities. When you struggle with addiction, your life revolves around your substance of choice, which can make it hard to find ways to have fun without… Details
