Alcohol and the Brain: What Happens?
Alcohol and the Brain: What Happens? As most drinkers know, alcohol can cause many side effects on mood, behavior, and decision making. Alcohol has a large impact on the brain and how it functions, but what exactly happens to the brain? In addition, what are the long-term effects of alcohol and the brain and can […]
Alcohol Addiction: Learning from Jessica Simpson’s Struggle
Alcohol Addiction: Learning from Jessica Simpson’s Struggle This January, singer Jessica Simpson surprised fans by revealing that she was sober after years of self-medicating with alcohol in times of stress. Simultaneously announcing the release of her memoir, Open Book, she added that the book would cover both her battle with alcohol addiction and her road […]
St. Patrick’s Day and Binge Drinking
St. Patrick’s Day and Binge Drinking Updated on 2/3/2023 St. Patrick’s Day is an enjoyable holiday for people of all ages. This holiday is full of traditions, including wearing green, pinching others who are not wearing green, turning the Chicago River green, wearing Shamrocks and unfortunately, in some cases, drinking large amounts of alcohol. Binge […]
Valentine’s Day Dates in Recovery from Alcoholism
Updated on 1/31/2023 People celebrating Valentine’s Day may find themselves with flowers (to give or receive), chocolate, a romantic candlelit dinner and a glass of wine. While social media, movies, commercials and TV shows make it seem like alcohol is a key-component of Valentine’s day, this is never the case for any holiday. If you […]
Driving Under the Influence: Defining Blood Alcohol Concentration
Red flashing lights, blowing into breathalyzers, and drunk driving usually all have one thing in common, blood alcohol concentration. If you are driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, you are considered legally impaired and will be arrested if you are pulled over by a police officer. If you get into a […]
The Long-Term Effect of Binge Drinking on the Body
The Long-Term Effect of Binge Drinking on the Body Most people know about the damaging effects that binge drinking can bring to someone’s life. Loss of enjoyment of life, losing family relationships, financial and career struggles, homelessness and legal consequences are just the tip of the iceberg. However, it can be more difficult to realize […]
Can I Take Medication to Stop Drinking?
Can I Take Medication to Stop Drinking? With all the advances in modern medicine, it can be easy to wonder if there is a medication to stop drinking. Unfortunately, getting sober from alcohol isn’t as easy as simply taking medication. In addition to medication, therapy is required for the best long-term results, as well as […]
What You Need to Safely Detoxify Alcohol From Your System
What You Need to Safely Detoxify Alcohol From Your System Alcohol is a toxic substance that can wreak havoc on the body, brain, central nervous system, internal organs, behavior patterns, emotions, and more. Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to serious damage to the body which, in some cases, can be irreversible and lead to certain […]
Avoiding DUI’s for the Holiday
What is driving under the influence? According to the CDC, driving under the influence is when someone with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher gets behind the wheel. When the state considers a person or driver impaired, it means that operating heavy machinery or driving is against the law. One in three traffic deaths are caused […]
Do I Have an Alcohol Problem?
Do I Have an Alcohol Problem? Is your alcohol use turning into something you are worried about? It can be hard for many people to determine whether or not they have a problem with alcohol, but chances are, you’re not happy with your current drinking habits. If you’re wondering if you may have a problem […]