Which Three Drugs Do Individuals Use & Abuse the Most? There are many different types of drugs in existence – some that can cure deadly disorders, a few that produce a certain sensation, and others that could cause serious health complications. While every drug out there varies based on their ingredients and purposes, most of…
Wet Brain: What Is It? ‘Wet Brain’ is a slang term for a disorder with a specific set of neurological conditions that can have an impact on an individual’s memory, lifespan, and more. In addition to ‘wet brain,’ this disorder can also be referenced as alcohol dementia, Korsakoff psychosis, Wernicke’s encephalopathy, alcoholic encephalopathy, encephalopathy-alcoholic, Wernicke’s…
Having the occasional drink or two after work might seem normal to you. However, depending on how stressful your day was, you may feel the temptation to drink a few more. Eventually, you might find yourself having three to four drinks each night. Unfortunately, if you continue at this rate you’ll begin suffering the long…
It isn’t easy to stop drinking. However, seeking professional help makes it much easier. You don’t have to go through addiction treatment alone, and support makes sobriety simpler. If your substance abuse is controlling your life, following these steps for how to stop drinking. Name Your Addiction Often, the hardest part of alcohol addiction recovery is…
Many individuals who struggle with alcohol abuse assume that it does not affect their family members. Unfortunately, this is a false sentiment. In fact, an individual’s excessive alcohol use affects their family members more than any other relationships. Furthermore, there has been significant scientific research to back the idea that dependence on alcohol may be…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that more than 21 million Americans required treatment for substance abuse-related problems, but less than 1% of those people, around two million, have gotten proper care. As drug and alcohol abuse numbers continue to rise, there’s never been a greater need for education on the dangers of substance…
Do you think your teenager may have a drinking problem? An alarming number of young people are alcoholics, if you feel your teen may be abusing alcohol, don’t ignore your intuition. You can get them help today. Facing teen alcoholism can be difficult for any family. Even when the teen who is abusing alcohol is ready and…
When did you start talking to your kids about alcohol? I know I tried alcohol young, first drink at 12 and everything went down hill from there. According to this article at DrugFree.org, you should start talking to your kids about alcohol as early as age 9. Parents should start talking with their children about…
Posted by Steps to Recovery on April 3, 2013 Music festival season is upon us! My favorite time of year. Going to see amazing bands and musicians, dancing, the food, people watching…So many amazing things come along with attending a music festival. Everyone seems to be really excited for Lollapalooza this year, and who wouldn’t…
Alcoholism is one of the hardest addictions to kick. So how do you give up alcohol? What can you do to abstain from alcohol and make the process of getting and staying sober as easy as possible? Here are 10 ideas to help you give up alcohol. 1. Don’t spend time with people who are…