15.1 million people have had issues with alcohol, and fewer of those have taken the steps necessary to stop drinking. If you’re here, it’s safe to say that you’re looking for things to do instead of drinking that don’t involve alcohol abuse treatment. Below, we will list eight of the most effective things you can…
Despite its prevalence and acceptance in social contexts, alcohol is a drug. Consumption of alcohol is legal in all but about a dozen countries, but there may still be contexts in which you’ll be tested for alcohol in your system (such as a breathalyzer test or a test related to employment). Alcohol Test Detection Time…
Adolescence is a time of drastic changes, growth, and development for young people. It is a time when many young people start looking outside their family unit for cues about what to do, how to behave, and things to try. Unfortunately, this also means that some adolescents will run into trouble with drugs or alcohol.…
When it comes to breaking an alcohol addiction, the importance of alcohol detox cannot be emphasized enough. It’s one of the most effective ways to start feeling better and healing faster. At the completion of detox and rehab treatment, you’ll be able to live a clean and sober life. It’s doesn’t have to be an…
Those who are battling an active addiction feel hopeless. If you’re like most alcoholics, you’ve probably considered going to alcohol abuse rehab centers in Jacksonville, but you don’t think they’ll work for you. The part of your brain telling you that is also the part of the brain making sure you continue to drink. That’s…
A study published by The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) from Iowa State University reveals that the amount of money that beer companies spend on advertising strongly predicts the number of teenagers who have heard of, preferred, and tried different brands of beer. 99% of middle and high school students surveyed reported hearing of…
Underage drinking is a common problem in the U.S. it accounts for 4,300 deaths every year of just youth. About 11 percent of alcohol consumed in the U.S. is in those under the age of 21, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When you consider this, realize that peer pressure and underage drinking…
Alcohol abuse is one of the most concerning public health crises in the US. Despite the dangers of alcohol, many teenagers in the United States have used it. Unfortunately, you are more likely to suffer from alcohol use disorders (AUD) in adulthood when you start drinking during adolescence. Furthermore, alcohol abuse has more severe impacts…
All people affected by alcohol addiction face a period of detoxification when they begin their recovery. Detox gives you the chance to clear any remaining alcohol from your system. It also prepares you to keep your recovery going once you pass through alcohol withdrawal. How long does alcohol detox take? That depends on your personal…
COVID-19 is here. Anyone with a compromised immune system is at a higher risk of developing complications from the disease. There’s a lot of concern for elderly individuals who often have weaker immune systems and co-occurring medical conditions. However, those who use drugs or alcohol may have a compromised immune system as well. At Rockland…