
Misconceptions About Alcohol Use
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
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
As a person ages, they are faced with many major life changing events and some of these may lead to excessive drinking and include: Empty
Often times, treatment for substance and alcohol abuse can focus on big picture issues. This can include working on a marriage strained under the pressures
Alcohol depresses the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS) when alcohol it is abused. The CNS is the main control center of the body
Considering getting help for a family member with an addiction can be a difficult and painful experience. Sometimes it calls for “Tough Love” which means
According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 20% of adults use alcohol to go to sleep. Especially when suffering from insomnia, alcohol can
Alcohol withdrawal is a dangerous condition that can occur in chronic drinkers who abruptly stop or even significantly reduce their alcohol consumption. In general, how
Alcohol is a major depressant and its biggest effect is on the central nervous system. Alcohol interacts with the receptors, neurotransmitters, cell membranes, enzymes and
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
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
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