Alcohol Addiction

Addiction can be difficult to overcome, especially because it affects every area of your life. When you are abusing drugs and alcohol, you can experience strained relationships, financial issues, legal trouble, mental health problems, and long-term physical health concerns. You can even experience life-threatening overdoses. According to the Centers for…

Many people consider heavy drinking a normal part of life in the United States. Alcohol is readily available at sporting events, backyard BBQs, happy hours, parties, and celebrations. People may enjoy a few drinks with friends over the weekend, a glass of wine or two with dinner, or cocktails after…

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that requires ongoing maintenance to maintain recovery. If your loved one has just completed an addiction treatment program, they still have work to do. For example, most people choose to continue working on their sobriety by attending 12-step programs and engaging in a…

Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. When you have an untreated mental health condition, the symptoms can affect your daily life. This might lead you to begin numbing your symptoms with drugs and alcohol. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 15 U.S.…