It can be just as hurtful if not toxic to live with the effects of alcoholism at home. Living with an alcoholic can be confusing, deteriorating, and many times a danger. Knowing how to take care of oneself and understanding the gravity that makes decisions about what to do next can be crucial. Whether detox, rehab, or outpatient is needed for alcohol abuse, La Jolla Recovery is here to attend to your rehabilitation needs. Being a family member or loved one is too close to the problem. Don’t forget there are resources like Alanon and Ala-teen to support alcoholism at home.
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March Madness and the Problem of Alcohol and Basketball March Madness is an exciting time of year for college basketball fans. But with the excitement comes some severe risks—the potential for excessive alcohol consumption. According to research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, those aged 18-24 in America are likelier to binge drink than other age groups,…
How to not lose motivation for new year goals As we enter the new year, many of us have resolved to accomplish our goals. It can be easy to become overwhelmed or lose motivation as the year progresses. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated and on track with your new year goals: First, break your goals down…
How to Survive the Super Bowl Without Touching a Drop: A Sober Guide for Gen Z & Millennials Ah, the Super Bowl is when everyone, from die-hard football fans to people who “just wanna see the commercials,” gets together for an afternoon of eating snacks and socializing. Of course, we all know that beer and wine tend to flow like…
Inpatient vs Outpatient treatments Multiple options regarding the type of rehab individuals offered for drug addiction are available. At the most basic level, the options are inpatient or outpatient treatment programs. The difference is the manner in which these programs allow individuals to receive addiction treatment and then function outside of the treatment location. It is important to know whether you’re…
The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. From financial obligations to family pressures, the hustle and bustle of the season often leaves us feeling overwhelmed. But why is this the case? One of the major contributors to holiday stress is our focus on creating the ‘perfect’ experience. We put too much pressure on ourselves to make sure…
What can I do for losing emotional growth during 20 years of alcoholism? It’s never too late to regain the emotional growth you lost during alcoholism. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for getting started. It is important to remember that each person’s journey is unique, so don’t be discouraged if these steps don’t work for you….
How many days does it take for you to become an alcoholic if you drink everyday? This is a question that a lot of people are wondering, and the answer is not as simple as you might think. There are a lot of factors that go into this, including your weight, age, and how much alcohol you consume each day….
Why am I Scared of Alcoholics and Drug Addicts? There’s something about alcoholics and drug addicts that scares me. I’m not sure if it’s the fact that their addiction has taken over their lives or if it’s the unpredictability of their behavior. Whatever it is, I can’t help but feel scared around them. I’m not sure if it’s the fact…
If You Are Married to A Drug Addict, Should You Continue to Live with Them and Be Miserable? This is one of those questions that I hesitate to answer because there are so many variables to consider. This is a question you need to answer yourself, whether you are the drug addict or the partner of the addict. Luckily,…
When Individuals Believe They Need a Drug to Feel Good or Act Normal “…there is always soma, delicious soma, half a gramme for a half-holiday, a gramme for a weekend, two grammes for a trip to the gorgeous East, three for a dark eternity on the moon…” From the book “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley (1932) is available in the…
