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March Madness and the Problem of Alcohol and Basketball

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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,…

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Why Do People Use Drugs and Alcohol More During the Holidays?

Why Do People Use Drugs and Alcohol More During the Holidays? The holidays are a time when many people like to let loose and enjoy themselves. For some, that means drinking more alcohol or using drugs than usual. But why do people tend to use drugs and alcohol more during the holiday season? There are a few possible reasons. The…

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Inpatient vs Outpatient treatments 

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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…

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What can I do for losing emotional growth during 20 years of alcoholism?

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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….

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How many days if you drink everyday before becoming an alcoholic?

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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….

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Why am I Scared of Alcoholics and Drug Addicts?

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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…

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If You Are Married to A Drug Addict, Should You Continue to Live with Them and Be Miserable?

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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,…

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When Individuals Believe They Need a Drug to Feel Good or Act Normal

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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…

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Why is Fentanyl Addictive?

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Why is Fentanyl Addictive? Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic that is quickly transforming the terrain of the opioid epidemic. It is an effective pain killer used for cancer or people with chronic pain when used correctly. Like morphine, heroin, and other opioids, fentanyl has an effect by attaching to the opioid receptors in areas of our brain that…

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Why Sober Living is Important After Detox?

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Why Sober Living is Important After Detox? Recovering from substance abuse requires effort for the rest of your life. Although detox and a simple rehab program may get you sober, you need a lot of work and assistance for this to become long-term. Going back home after therapy threatens their capacity to stay sober for numerous people. If your life…

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