How to Know if You Have a Drinking Problem
When you consider how normalized consuming alcohol is within American society, it is no wonder that identifying drinking problems has become so complicated. Everywhere we look, it seems that alcohol is somehow involved. Movie theaters are now offering alcoholic beverages, and there are even movies made solely about the comedic value of getting belligerently intoxicated. […]
Medically Assisted Treatment, what is it, and who is it for?
Medically Assisted Treatment(MAT), what is it, and who is it for? Can anyone sign up for medically assisted treatment or MAT therapy? These questions get commonly asked when someone finds out about MAT. They realize that this may be the right treatment option for their substance abuse recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration […]
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 […]
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 […]
Asian Celebrities & Addiction
Addiction affects everyone. Any gender, ethnicity, and age can fall prey to overconsumption, or a temptation. Addiction even happens to those on the big silver screen. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or even appearance are frequent issues to the stars in Hollywood. But usually, only a particular ethnicity stays in the spotlight. We frequently see Charlie […]
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 […]
Statistics of Underage Drinking
Children are the future and the next generation. For the current population, it is essential that they develop into functioning adults. They are certain factors that can inhibit this growth. One of these contributing factors can be seen through the statistics of underage drinking. What qualifies as underage drinking? Underage drinking is when a child […]
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 […]