Alcohol is a socially accepted drug that can lead to abuse and dependence. It affects millions of lives. At La Jolla Recovery detox and rehabs, we attend alcoholism from a physiological perspective. At a detox level, we reduce the discomfort utilizing MAT or medication assisted treatment. This increases the chances of long term results and withdrawal pain.
Recovery as an atheist The official preamble of Alcoholics Anonymous says: “The only requirement to belong to Alcoholic Anonymous is the desire to stop drinking.” What happens when you don’t believe in God or a higher power? This can be a problematic point when you sit in a room, and someone says “the blood of Jesus” as the only way…
Living with an alcoholic Medical and psychological support is essential to help solve the difficult problem of alcoholism in the family. The daily dealings with addicts and family members make us establish definitions that, although they are not always true, in most cases, they are not wrong. We usually say that every alcoholic is witty and seductive, and we also…
Why is drinking so socially acceptable? by Tannia V. Alcohol is treated as if it is not a drug and has no negative consequences. Almost every social situation seems to involve alcohol. How many parties are thrown without alcohol being served? How many people go out after work or on a weekend and do not drink? What holiday is celebrated…
Verne Troyer, a talented actor that many can recall from Austin Powers and the Surreal Life, was found dead from alcohol intoxication. The news showed up on many headlines as suicide. The disease of alcoholism, or now known through the DSM as substance use disorder, hurts and baffles many. Alcohol abuse continues to raise the question as to the responsibility…