Category: Alcohol

January 8, 2021

We often think of alcoholics as individuals who have lost their jobs, family, and friends; however an estimated 1/5 of individuals with alcohol use disorders are defined as "functioning alcoholics," m

March 31, 2020

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, also known as “wet brain” is a brain disorder commonly associated with alcohol abuse and is caused by vitamin B1 deficiency. This disorder limits a person's ability to

January 23, 2020

Medication Assisted Treatment or Medication Assisted Therapy is the use of medications alongside psychotherapies like CBT. MAT is an evidence-based therapy meaning it has been researched and been show

November 26, 2019

When people drink too much alcohol at one time, it can lead to an alcohol overdose or alcohol poisoning. According to Mayo Clinic, “Alcohol poisoning is a serious — and sometimes deadly — conseq

November 20, 2019

You may not be surprised to learn that we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic. You might be surprised to learn what 88,000 people die per year from alcohol related deaths compared to 77,000 from op

October 29, 2019

For those going through the recovery process, one of the hardest challenges to overcome is the physical dependency on alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are typically very uncomfortable and in some

August 14, 2019

Everyone reaches a certain age and thinks, “Wow, I wish I could go back in time and tell myself ____.” Many people who used to be alcohol abusers think the same thing about the period they were al

April 9, 2019

Alcohol is the most popular psychoactive drug used by more than 80% of the population but can be one of the most addictive substances as well. Learn more about Alcohol and its effects here.

February 5, 2019

Alcohol withdrawals can be deadly. They are among the most risky substances to detox from despite being legally accessible to adults. Learn more about them here.