Alcohol use disorder, colloquially known as alcoholism, doesn’t happen overnight—there are distinct stages of this mental health condition that correspond with our relationship to alcohol and our body and minds’ need for this drug as we become addicted. After years of heavy...
Substance use disorder, commonly known as drug and alcohol addiction, is a persistent and relapsing condition that impacts an individual’s brain and behavior, resulting in a loss of control over the consumption of both legal and illegal substances. Those struggling with addiction...
Many adults drink alcohol occasionally, usually in social situations or as a way to unwind. Alcohol can impair judgment, coordination, and lower inhabitation, which can affect how a person acts. Drinking too much alcohol can lead to intoxication, increasing the risk of...
Senior addiction care may be the key to helping you manage your addiction and put alcohol or drug addiction behind you for good. Each demographic tends to share certain characteristics when it comes to substance addiction. Seniors often benefit from specialized addiction...
A rehab program for seniors offers customized treatment that can help seniors achieve their mental or behavioral health recovery goals. Conditions such as substance use disorders can affect teens and adults of any age, including seniors. Seniors face many circumstances that are...
Patients Can Feel Confident Re-entering Everday Life When Support and Care Are Provided “Hyde Park is an awesome PHP”, says Anthony, a recent WhiteSands Guest. “You are right by the water. You have an opportunity to fish and go to outside 12-step...
Understanding Addiction Treatment Options in The Villages The Villages is an adult 55+ retirement community, filled with older adults living the next chapter in their lives. People of an older age may find themselves with extra time on their hands and may...
Understanding In-network vs Out-of-network Care Throughout the US there are over 14,000 different types of addiction treatment centers, including detox centers, inpatient facilities, methadone clinics, and outpatient centers, with treatment costs ranging from $10,000 a month to $80,000 a month, depending on...
The Importance of Holistic Treatment in Overcoming Alcohol Addiction Substance use disorders are treatable mental disorders, which affect the way a person’s brain works, and their behaviors. Over time, a person who abuses alcohol or drugs will not only develop a physical...
Starting your recovery journey at a Winter Garden alcohol detox center may be the most healthy decision you have ever made. Alcoholism is a serious condition that impacts your mental and physical health. Over time, this condition will cause your health to...
