Staying sober isn’t easy, and some of your toughest challenges will occur after you leave the rehab center. Relapse rates can be as high as 85 percent during the first year of recovery, which is why it’s important to have a solid aftercare plan in place once you finish your initial treatment.1 Aftercare can involve Read More
Your brain is the most complex organ in your body, weighing in around three pounds and made up of white and gray matter that serve as the source of all of the qualities that make you human. Different parts of the brain serve different functions, and they all work together to coordinate specific actions, from Read More
More than 23 million Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol, according to a recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health analysis by the Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap initiative.1 The cost of drug abuse to American society is enormous, to the tune of about $600 billion annually, according to the National Institute on Read More
Addiction isn’t just a product of habit; chemical imbalances in the brain play a major role in what activities people seek. An excess of the stress chemicals cortisol and epinephrine can lead people toward drugs and alcohol, which may offer temporary relief at the cost of mental and physical health. People who are in recovery Read More
Alcoholism is a chronic and relapsing disease marked by changes in brain structure and function that affect behavior and perception. Heavy alcohol abuse can lead to addiction, and once there, it will likely take a professional rehabilitation program to help ensure long-term recovery. In this article we will discuss the 3 stages of alcholism. Denial Read More
As soldiers continue to come home from conflict abroad, many face fresh troubles associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. People often mistakenly consider PTSD to be a new condition, but it’s not—it’s just a newly named one. In this article we will discuss the history of PTSD. The problem has affected soldiers for as Read More
When we hear about binge drinking, we typically think of college kids consuming copious amounts of alcohol at a wild house party. While binge drinking is certainly a problem among college-age adults, it’s a widespread issue that affects people of all ages. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as drinking Read More
Alcohol addiction is a treatable disease, but successful treatment generally requires professional intervention. That’s because while the physical dependence on alcohol can easily be treated through the detox process, it usually takes intensive psychotherapy to address and work through the complex issues that underlie the addiction and replace the associated learned behaviors and attitudes with Read More
The holiday season is a stressful time for everyone, but it’s especially stressful for someone trying to stay sober. The non-stop hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave people feeling frazzled, making them less likely to stay committed to their sobriety. Careful planning can be extremely helpful as you approach the holidays, giving you Read More
Addiction is a chronic disease, and like other chronic diseases, preventing relapse requires a lifelong commitment to long-term sobriety. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, almost one-third of addicted individuals achieve permanent sobriety on their first attempt at recovery. Another one-third experience one or more brief periods of relapse but ultimately recover Read More
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