What Changes Can I Expect After Getting Clean From Drugs and Alcohol?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Excessive use of alcohol and other drugs changes an individual’s brain structure and function over time. As a result, an individual can expect to experience problems in their thought-processing, emotional regulation and daily behaviors. Although various factors can impact the severity of the consequences of […]
The Dangers of Driving While Drunk
The Dangers of Driving While Drunk Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu. Every day, an average of 29 people die in car accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver. Drunk driving campaigns such as Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving or Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over were created to help communities […]
Drinking in College: When Should You Be Concerned?
Updated on 2/10/2025 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Teens and young adults rarely consider their drinking habits to be a topic of concern. For many individuals approaching the age of 21 or who have recently reached the legal drinking age, it seems like an exciting time to explore the effects of […]
Understanding Alcohol and Drug Detox
Updated on 06/04/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. The initial stages of recovery involve you finding the right treatment program for you or your teen. There are several different types of recovery programs available to treat substance use disorder (SUD). For certain or severe circumstances of alcohol and drug use, detox is a vital […]
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers You have connections with people, places or things that remind you of good or bad times. A song can remind you of when you were out with friends, broke up with your significant other or learned about an event. Whether it’s music, art, a person or a thing, there’s […]
How Does Alcohol Use and Dependence Affect Your Health?
Almost 70% of Americans over age 18 reported drinking alcohol in 2019, and that was before the added stress of an ongoing pandemic. Recent data suggest that future surveys will report a dramatic spike in alcohol use throughout the country since the start of the pandemic. For many, alcohol has provided a source of relief […]
Coronavirus Quarantine and Binge Drinking
Coronavirus Quarantine and Binge Drinking As each day blurs into the next during the coronavirus quarantine, it can be difficult to find ways to pass the time. With low accountability at home and high-stress levels, it can be easy for people to turn to binge drinking during this time. Read more about coronavirus quarantine and […]
Can Drinking Age Your Brain?
Can Drinking Age Your Brain? Drinking alcohol can cause a variety of damage to your brain and body, but can it actually age you? According to a study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC), the answer is yes. In fact, some studies say drinking alcohol can cause actual aging effects and that […]
What to Say to a Loved One When They Are in Denial About Alcohol Addiction
What to Say to a Loved One When They Are In Denial: Here’s What to Say There is nothing worse than watching someone you love suffer. It is especially hurtful when your loved one is in denial about their suffering, and how it’s affecting their lives and the lives of those around them. A sad […]
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration?
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration? Blood Alcohol Concentration or Content (BAC) refers to the percent of alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) in a person’s bloodstream. An individual with a blood alcohol concentration of .10% means that an individual’s blood supply contains one part alcohol for every 1000 parts of blood. The more alcohol an individual […]