The Physical Signs of Alcoholism According to a recent national survey, 14.1 million adults have an alcohol use disorder. As AUD progresses, people begin to exhibit visible changes. Often, drinking increases through either consistent daily use or binging episodes....
Immune System Disruption from Alcohol The immune system is one of the most important and most powerful parts of the body. It’s responsible for fighting off disease that comes in the form of germs, bacteria, viruses, and cell mutations. With such an important task, of...
How Long Do Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Last? Alcohol withdrawal is a serious and complicated health issue. Depending on the years of use and severity of disease, alcohol withdrawal has mild-to-life-threatening outcomes. Over 50% of individuals with a history of...
The Holiday Season and Staying Sober For those in early recovery, and for some in long term recovery, the holiday season can be a very precarious time. Alcohol is prevalent almost everywhere. For those who do not suffer from addiction, having a few drinks with friends...
Finding Sobriety When the Interest Isn’t There It is common knowledge that finding sobriety can often be an extraordinary challenge. For many individuals, it takes repeated attempts to get sober, often punctuated by relapses. Even seemingly successful...
The Connection Between Alcohol Abuse and Disrupted Sleep Alcohol’s sedative effects are well documented and widely known. Most people don’t realize that alcohol can also act as a stimulant and contribute to a wide range of sleep disruption and problems. In...