While alcohol is legal and readily available, it is still an addictive substance. Every day, alcohol addiction impacts individuals and families across the country. Alcohol creates serious physical and psychological dependencies, and withdrawal can be painful and even fatal in some cases. An alcohol addiction treatment program offers the highest levels of care, so each…
Alcohol can be a complex substance. Some people are able to have a drink often and not develop an addiction. Others may develop addiction quickly, limiting their ability to control how much they consume. For those who know they have an addiction, an alcohol detox center is one of the most important steps you can…
The costs of drunk driving reach far beyond the financial toll of a DUI or a lawsuit. Both the person who committed the act and everyone affected by it, directly or indirectly, pay a high price that has a lasting impact. In every case of driving drunk when someone is injured or killed, everyone is…
Alcohol cravings are one of the most prevalent symptoms during alcohol detox and well beyond. These cravings can occur during any stage of an alcohol use disorder, appearing first as alcohol addiction is setting in and lasting even years after alcohol detox. Over time, the alcohol cravings become further apart and can disappear for months…
Hello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn Hadley with Southworth Associates. I just want to take a brief minute to thank our sponsors not only for the show but also for the upcoming event, “Perspectives: A Time For Change.” We’re just…
According to studies, alcohol use affects millions of individuals in the US because it is socially acceptable. Many people turn to alcohol when they cannot handle stress or face life’s problems. Some people choose to self-medicate using alcohol, which can gradually result in addiction. Alcohol can make you feel better temporarily, but the long-term effects…
While alcohol withdrawal is necessary for recovery from addiction, it can also be a painful process that causes discomfort. On average, a person going through detox may experience mild to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms for a period of seven to fourteen days. An alcohol detox center ensures that a client successfully and fully detoxes from…