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It is not always easy to recognize when drinking has shifted from something occasional or social into something that is causing problems. Changes can happen gradually. You might drink alcohol more often than you used to, need more alcohol to feel the same effects, or notice that drinking affects your…

When drug or alcohol addiction is affecting your health, safety, relationships, or ability to function, waiting weeks for care may not feel possible. The good news is that people seeking addiction treatment in Florida may be able to begin treatment quickly, sometimes through a same-day admission. Understanding how to get…

For some people, detox before rehab is an important first step because stopping alcohol or certain drugs suddenly can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Others may be physically stable enough to enter a rehab program without completing detox separately. But the question of whether it’s safe to go to rehab without…

Can you be addicted to alcohol without drinking every day? Yes. Daily drinking is not required for someone to have an unhealthy or potentially serious relationship with alcohol. A person may go several days or even long periods without drinking and still experience loss of control, powerful urges to drink,…