During Mardi Gras and at other times of the year, alcohol use is the norm for many of America’s young adults. That includes people who only drink in low or moderate amounts. However, it also includes people who drink heavily, either long-term or during alcohol binges. Substantial numbers of young adults who drink have a…
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is an annual holiday known for its focus on parties and alcohol use. During the holiday, many participants take part in binge drinking. That’s the term for heavy, short-term alcohol consumption that results in drunkenness. Binge drinking is America’s most widespread and damaging alcohol abuse or misuse pattern. Not everyone…
The annual Mardi Gras celebration is world-famous for its typically raucous party atmosphere. It’s also famous (or should we say infamous) for its heavy emphasis on alcohol and drinking. This presents a serious dilemma for anyone who has done the hard work of getting sober in an alcohol detox center. You want to stay sober…
In the US, millions of people are affected by some form of dementia. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease, which gradually damages some of your brain’s key functions. Effective Alzheimer’s treatment can help slow its progress if you have this disease. However, some people don’t have a classic, dementia-related illness. Instead, they have something…
Do you have a loved one affected by alcohol addiction? Are you tirelessly searching for ways to help while learning how addiction affects families? Unfortunately, your loved one probably doesn’t realize the extent to which their addiction is affecting those around them. If you let the addiction continue, it could cost your loved one their…
Traditional holiday activities may expose you to a wide range of drinking risks that you should avoid. That’s when you may need to make some changes to the activities you engage in to ensure you remain sober. Sober holidays are those that can open the door for new opportunities to spend time with people you…
Cravings for drugs or alcohol are common among people in substance recovery. Unless you can reduce your cravings, you may find it hard to avoid a relapse and remain in recovery. Fortunately, effective treatment can help. Furthermore, according to a recent drug and alcohol cravings study, one such treatment is NAD IV therapy. If you…
All people affected by alcohol addiction face a period of detoxification when they begin their recovery. Detox gives you the chance to clear any remaining alcohol from your system. It also prepares you to keep your recovery going once you pass through alcohol withdrawal. How long does alcohol detox take? That depends on your personal…
CTE is the common shorthand for a disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. People with this disease experience a gradual, severe loss of their brain function. There is a link between CTE and addiction. Pre-existing addiction may contribute to the start of the illness. In addition, the presence of CTE can make you more likely to…
Successful treatment of drug or alcohol problems is a significant achievement. To reach this goal, you must put in a lot of hard work. One crucial factor in your ability to succeed is the addiction recovery mentality. When you feel strong and supported, the task ahead of you becomes much more manageable, which is why…