Alcohol Addiction

Eating disorders and addiction often co-occur with one another. One of the most common eating disorders to co-occur with substance use disorders is known as bulimia nervosa.  According to the National Eating Disorders Association, “Bulimia nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binging and…

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease. The longer it goes untreated, the worse it will get. But what happens after you complete treatment? If you are wondering whether an addiction treatment center will cure your substance use disorder, the short answer is no. Unfortunately, because addiction is chronic, you…

Drinking alcohol has become a part of American culture. You can find someone having an alcoholic beverage in almost every setting, from work events to sports games and celebrations like birthday parties. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nearly 80% of people in the United…

When someone lives with substance abuse or addiction, they feel its impact in every aspect of their life. The addiction can lead to job loss, financial and legal trouble, or declines in mental and physical health, One of the most profound effects of addiction is the strain it puts on…