Regular drinking and frequent alcohol intoxication substantially increase the risk of social, medical, and psychological problems. Alcohol addiction is characterized by uncontrolled dependence on alcohol regardless of the consequences. Like many other health issues, addiction is easier to treat when detected early, but many individuals go to great lengths to conceal their condition. When someone…
Alcohol use disorder describes a person who drinks excessively and does so regularly. It is often the case that someone suffering from alcohol addiction will continue to drink despite the repercussions they have faced in the past and the consequences they may face in the future. Two things must be understood as to why it…
This September marks the 32nd annual National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month. This year’s theme, “Recovery Is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” reminds the general public that substance use and mental health disorders have impacts that reach far beyond the individual level. It further reminds people in recovery and those who support…
Independence Day, commonly referred to as the Fourth of July, is the most popularly celebrated holiday in the United States. Declared a federal holiday in 1941, it’s a time of the year that people across the nation come together to celebrate with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and a lot of alcohol. Americans spend more than $1.5…
Summertime: the days are long, skies are blue, and fun is in the air. Summer is a time of socialization full of parties, barbecues, concerts, vacations, and hanging out at the lake, pool, or ocean. For most people, alcohol is a central part of summertime activities. For those in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse,…