Sometimes life can feel a bit lonely as a non-drinker, especially when it's a new identity. It can feel like EVERYONE drinks, and you're the only one on the planet who chooses not to. In some circles, this perception is not totally inaccurate. Since we...
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[caption id="attachment_4183" align="alignleft" width="258"] Nelsan Ellis, acclaimed actor on the HBO series “True Blood”, died of heart failure stemming from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal[/caption] Alcohol withdrawal is a dangerous condition that can occur in chronic drinkers who abruptly stop or even significantly reduce their alcohol consumption....
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Alcohol is a depressant, it slows down the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS). When abused, alcohol can: Cause short-term memory loss Cause confusion Effect coordination Effect vision Cause slurred speech Cause a lack of sleep Slow or stop the heart Slow or stop breathing Cause unconsciousness Cause seizures Result in coma or death To function...
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A common concern I hear as an addiction counselor for people in early recovery pertains to the use of alcohol in cooking and food. There are many schools of thought and arguments made for the continued use of alcohol in food items as it “burns...
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Learn some facts here about alcohol abuse disorder and the facts about the age groups that are affected by alcohol use disorder. Click here to see the beautiful Facilities at AToN Center and call for more information about the Inpatient treatment center and the professional 24 hour...
Read MoreExecutive burnout, also known as “job fatigue,” is the term used when busy executives become overwhelmed to the point where performance and focus begins to suffer. Unfortunately, these feelings of strain and exhaustion can lead down the dangerous path to substance addiction. Senior managers and successful executives...
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