Recovering from an addiction is hard work, especially in the early stages. For some, early recovery is a daily struggle, and their attention is focused on engaging with their recovery plan and using the skills and strategies learned in treatment to cope with cravings and triggers. For others, however, early recovery is tinged with feelings 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

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