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Alcohol Abuse

Should Alcoholic Patients Go to the ER or to Treatment?

Alcoholism requires treatment. This treatment comes from a variety of experienced, specialized medical and mental health professionals. It comes in a range of treatment settings and intensities. While many people are convinced they can quit on their own when they are ready, the fact that they haven’t yet done so reveals just how difficult this … Continue reading Should Alcoholic Patients Go to the ER or to Treatment? →

February 11, 2013

Alcohol Abuse

Do Shift Drinks Encourage Alcoholism in Restaurant Workers?

On This Page: Alcohol Abuse and Restaurant Workers Addressing the Problem Shift drinks: a single shot, a beer, a mixed drink. It’s a perk to many restaurant employees, an incentive to avoid drinking the restaurant’s booze on the clock – and it’s also the start to a long night of pouring the paycheck back into … Continue reading Do Shift Drinks Encourage Alcoholism in Restaurant Workers? →

October 24, 2012

Alcohol Abuse

Deadly Combinations: Which Drug and Alcohol Combos Kill?

Taking too much of any drug can mean death by overdose. This is true even of alcohol. The Centers for Disease Control[1] (CDC) explains, “Alcohol poisoning deaths are caused by drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. This can result in very high levels of alcohol in the body, which … Continue reading Deadly Combinations: Which Drug and Alcohol Combos Kill? →

July 16, 2012

Addiction Warning Signs

Former Child Star and Current Housewife Kim Richards Enters Drug Rehab

Kim Richards was a Disney child star, and now she’s a star on the reality TV show, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. As the show has followed her interaction with fellow housewives including sister, Kyle, concerns have been expressed in numerous ways about Kim’s erratic behavior, and some of the women have conjectured that Richards … Continue reading Former Child Star and Current Housewife Kim Richards Enters Drug Rehab →

December 16, 2011

Addiction Recovery

While You Wait: Talking to Your Boss Before Alcohol Rehab

In this post, we’ll be continuing our series about the best ways to fill your time before you start addiction treatment. Today we’re talking about one of the most difficult steps you have to take before heading off to treatment: talking to your boss. Before you talk to your boss, one important step is to … Continue reading While You Wait: Talking to Your Boss Before Alcohol Rehab →

July 11, 2011

Alcohol Abuse

While You Wait: Preparing Yourself Mentally for Alcohol Rehab

This is the first of a six-post look at preparing for alcohol rehab. Today we talk about getting ready for rehab when you have to wait for treatment to begin. Beginning treatment as soon as possible is always best. However you may face delays due to waitlists at your treatment program of choice. You may … Continue reading While You Wait: Preparing Yourself Mentally for Alcohol Rehab →

July 6, 2011

Alcohol Abuse

The DTs: What They Are and How to Fight Them

When you drink too much or too often, you become dependent on alcohol. When you are dependent on alcohol or any drug, you experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop using. Every drug has unique withdrawal symptoms. One potential alcohol withdrawal symptom is delirium tremens (DTs). Not everyone experiences DTs when ending alcohol use. Only a … Continue reading The DTs: What They Are and How to Fight Them →

April 15, 2011

Addiction Recovery

How to Talk to an Alcoholic

For those of us who are free of mental illness, it can be difficult to comprehend the powerful nature of addiction. As a result, interactions with a friend who is an alcoholic can feel awkward. When you speak with a recovering alcoholic, it’s normal to try to fill the conversation with unrelated topics. Here are … Continue reading How to Talk to an Alcoholic →

November 15, 2010

Alcohol Abuse

Risks for Teens with Alcoholism or Drug Addiction

The risks of teen drinking and drug use have never been more obvious. Brain scans are starting to reveal the effect that heavy alcohol and drug use can have on growing brains. Telling teens about this risk isn’t just about keeping them out of trouble; it’s about preventing totally preventable problems. A conversation about what … Continue reading Risks for Teens with Alcoholism or Drug Addiction →

November 9, 2010

Alcohol Abuse

6 Warning Signs of Alcoholism

  What Are The Warning Signs Of Alcoholism To Look Out For Many people who struggle with alcohol use really don’t think they have a problem. But most of the time, friends and loved ones around them can see the warning signs of a problem. If you feel like people get on your case about … Continue reading 6 Warning Signs of Alcoholism →

October 4, 2010

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