In recent years the nation has reeled from the tragic loss of lives to accidental drug overdose. In 2019 alone, America lost 67,839 souls due to an overdose, an astonishing statistic. There is much work to be done in changing this troubling trajectory and to hopefully prevent overdose deaths. This goal begins, of course, with […]
alcohol addiction
What Happens When You Stop Drinking?
If you struggle with alcohol abuse or addiction, then you can improve your life by quitting altogether. However, what happens when you stop drinking? Although the long-term benefits are plentiful, you can suffer from withdrawal symptoms during detox. That’s why proper medical support and monitoring is the best option when you’re ready to quit drinking […]
What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Experts in the medical field no longer use the terms “drug abuse” and “addiction” separately. Now, these terms fall under the umbrella term “drug use disorder” or “substance use disorder.” This all-encompassing name covers every drug addiction. For example, the term for people who suffer from alcohol addiction is “alcohol use disorder.” Drug Use Disorder […]
What Is an Alcoholic?
What is an alcoholic? If you’re not familiar with alcoholism as a disease, you may think an alcoholic has to drink every day from morning to night. An alcoholic, however, is anyone who’s addicted to alcohol, and they often have great jobs and loving families. In fact, you might sit next to one at work […]
Is Alcohol the Most Addictive Drug?
When you’re thinking of the most addictive drug, alcohol probably isn’t the first substance that comes to mind. In reality, alcohol is killing more people in the United States than you realize. Because there are many misconceptions and myths about the drug, many people don’t even realize they have a problem. Why Don’t More People […]
The Consequences of Drinking and Driving
People of all demographics continue to push their luck with drinking and driving. Why do so many people continue to drink and drive despite the consequences? Most experts seem to believe that it’s because they don’t know the repercussions. People who remain in the dark may find themselves in jail—or even dead. Legal Consequences of […]