Alcohol is all around us, just about everywhere. Drinking is ingrained in popular culture, whether it’s part of a celebration, holiday gathering, meal, or a glass of wine or a beer at home after work. According to the 2023 National Survey on...
Drinking heavily for years or decades causes undeniable consequences to our physical and mental health. While it’s widely understood at this point that heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious liver damage and greatly increase the risk of developing certain cancers, it...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be a highly effective treatment for alcohol dependence, with its ability to help patients identify triggers, alter thought patterns, develop coping skills, and establish strategies to prevent a relapse. For those unfamiliar, CBT is a form of psychotherapy...
Detox is a crucial first step to ending an addiction to alcohol and for anyone seeking to reclaim their health after excessive consumption. Alcohol can have detrimental effects on a person’s physical and mental well-being, which can linger long after a person’s...
Some warning signs of an alcohol addiction are obvious. Take, for example, frequently seeing a friend or family member heavily intoxicated or drinking heavily on a regular basis. But what about so-called hidden signs of a drinking problem that, by their very...
The psychiatry field has long pointed to the clear link between anxiety and alcohol misuse, with as many as 50% of people receiving alcohol addiction treatment also meeting the criteria for an anxiety disorder diagnosis, according to a 2019 Alcohol Research article....
When looking at what is the best treatment for dual diagnosis, it’s important to note dual diagnosis of substance abuse can be quite challenging to treat. However, recovery is possible with the right diagnosis and treatment programs. An integrative approach that uses...
Alcohol abuse and dependence can have devastating effects on all areas of a person’s life. Deciding you need to stop drinking and realizing you need help to do so is already a huge step towards recovery. Treatment for alcohol abuse and dependence...
Paxlovid has been used to treat COVID-19 since December of 2021 and has helped keep many high-risk patients out of the hospital. Often doctors and pharmacists will warn patients about mixing their medication with alcohol. Paxlovid is one medication that can have...
PPO substance abuse coverage limits can prevent some people from getting the help they need to continue their treatment. Knowing the ins and outs of your PPO medical insurance plan can help. Today, most insurance providers do offer at least some level...