National Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week takes place in May each year. As the name suggests, it’s a dedicated event for spreading awareness about the dangers of using drugs while pregnant. Believe it or not, using drugs while pregnant is a growing problem in the United States. Each year, it puts millions…
Congratulations on your decision to quit abusing alcohol! You’ve chosen to stop the cycle of getting drunk then hungover day after day. You’re tired of having blackouts and memory lapses. Further, you’re sick of pushing away loved ones worried about your drinking. Instead, you’re planning to cut alcohol out of your life completely. However, this…
After graduating from high school, parents and students are always excited when college finally starts. While this a thrilling time for young adults, it also carries potential pitfalls. Alcoholism in college students can quickly develop if the student engages in social drinking or binge drinking. Before long, alcohol can affect the student’s physical health, academic…
Presently, eating disorders are a major concern in the United States. In fact, the ANAD reported that more than 30 million Americans have these disorders. Of course, you’re likely familiar with anorexia and bulimia. However, you might be wondering what is drunkorexia. In short, drunkorexia is a non-medical slang term that describes frequent binge drinking…
Spring is a season of change, rebirth, and new beginnings. Given that, it’s no surprise that April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Since 1987, the NCADD has devoted this month to preventing and treating alcoholism. The goal is to make the public more aware of their drinking habits. In fact, health care professionals will spend the…
Sometimes, people think that substance abuse means someone drinks every single day. In reality, binge drinking is another form of substance abuse. Learning how to stop binge drinking is just one step in recovering from alcohol addiction. What Is Binge Drinking? Binge drinking involves drinking enough to make your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or…
When patients decide to become sober, one of their first questions is, “How long does it take to detox from alcohol?” The exact length of detox varies because of the individual’s physical health, addiction history, and other factors. Because of withdrawal symptoms, it is imperative that clients go to a treatment center when they decide…