Heroin, opioids, nicotine, and oxycodone are drugs most people can identify. But why isn’t anyone labeling alcohol as a drug? Maybe it’s because society has forever embraced alcohol as an acceptable substance. But, alcohol is a drug, no matter from what angle you look at it. Is Alcohol Considered a Drug? If we get technical, […]
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Alcohol is one of those substances we as a society embrace. While no one dares to ask someone why they don’t do drugs, we all question and almost frown upon those who choose not to drink. Nonetheless, when you try to get alcohol out of your system, you go through similar pain points alcoholics go
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Among young people, the term “cross-faded” is synonymous with having fun. However, the term indeed talks about overlapping drug effects, particularly of combining alcohol and marijuana. As young adults experiment with combining these substances, they get high and drunk at the same time. The practice can be dangerous and a potential indicator of an underlying
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Alcohol poisoning can be a serious, often deadly, consequence of drinking. When someone drinks too much, it affects their breathing, heart rate, and gag reflexes, potentially leading to coma and death if left unaddressed. Alcohol poisoning treatment is an emergency plan to help anyone experiencing severe symptoms. What’s Alcohol Poisoning? To everyone’s surprise, alcohol poisoning
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Alcohol use disorder is a progressive chronic condition that can result in life-threatening health conditions. Almost 88,000 deaths in the United States result from alcoholism, making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the US. End-stage alcoholism or late-stage alcoholism is the final stage of this condition, and it can be a devastating
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Today, retreats are becoming increasingly popular among travelers. Nowadays, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) retreats are becoming a tradition among those in recovery. As anyone trying to maintain their sobriety can attest, traveling after rehab can often be challenging. Thankfully, AA retreats offer a safe, substance-free, and spiritual-driven travel experience for those in addiction recovery. What Are
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While prohibition ended in the early 1930s, some states still have designated dry counties with strict alcohol laws. For those in alcohol addiction recovery, dry counties can offer somehow a safety net against relapse. Yet, nothing is set in stone, and it is nearly impossible to fully say that living ina dry county can get
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Everyone slightly familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) knows about the figure of the sponsor. This role model that you could potentially call or tap into for support in the early days of recovery is perhaps one of the most influencing individuals in the addiction recovery journey. However, do you know precisely what is a sponsor in AA?
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The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) steps are the basic framework of long-term recovery for anyone recovering from alcohol use disorder. Stemmed from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, the twelve steps guide addiction recovery and treatment. Without instructions, it can be pretty challenging to understand how to work the AA steps and positively impact your addiction
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Underage binge drinking is a substantial public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is by far the most widely abused substance by youth and adults in the country. The effects of underage drinking can affect everyone and often lead to accidental death, overdose, injuries, violence, and more. Let’s take a closer look at the
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If you ask your peers, more than one of them turns to alcohol as a coping mechanism when they feel anxious or stressed. While most people see this as something harmless, alcohol dependence can often arise from alcohol as a coping mechanism. Whether someone turns to alcohol for social anxiety or has the tendency to
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With the legalization of marijuana in many states, more people are demanding marijuana-based treatment programs for many conditions. One of those treatments is the use of marijuana for alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Of course, as with any new treatment program, some benefits and drawbacks should be considered. Let’s take a look at the use of marijuana
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