Alcohol Abuse

How Does Alcohol Addiction Impact the Mind & Body?

12.12.2024

How Does Alcohol Addiction Impact the Mind & Body?

Alcohol addiction is an escalating issue nationwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) links excessive drinking to 2.6 million annual deaths, representing 4.7% of all global fatalities. A 2019 survey revealed around 400 million people worldwide struggle with alcohol use disorders, including 209 million battling alcohol dependence. In the U.S., alcohol addiction is often underestimated because drinking is culturally accepted, especially during social events and celebrations. Unlike drugs like heroin or fentanyl, alcohol lacks the same stigma despite being equally

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Finding the Right Alcohol Detox Center

21.11.2024

Finding the Right Alcohol Detox Center

The process of alcohol detox is intricate and is most effective—and safest—when overseen by medical professionals and detox experts. Alcohol’s widespread availability in convenience stores, grocery aisles, and gas stations often leads people to underestimate both the challenges of quitting and the risks associated with detoxing without proper medical support. While some symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are well known, others are more severe and potentially life-threatening. Recognizing Symptoms of Alcohol Detox During alcohol detox, individuals may experience familiar symptoms such as

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Best Alcohol Rehab Program

18.01.2024

How to Find the Best Alcohol Rehab Program

Alcohol is by far the most common substance of abuse in America for a wide variety of reasons. It’s legal, inexpensive, easy to obtain and its use is encouraged in our popular culture. Sobriety Options understands that while alcohol is legal, it is also one of the most dangerous substances of abuse we treat at our 7 different locations. Not only is alcohol abuse common, it’s also difficult to find a well-rounded alcohol rehab program

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Drug and Alcohol Detox Programs

11.01.2024

Drug and Alcohol Detox Programs: How to Find a Safe One

It can be hard to find the top drug and alcohol detox program near you. The top the substances of abuse that most drug and alcohol treatment facilities detox patients from are alcohol, opiates and benzodiazepines. The reasons why these are the top substances people need to detox from vary. For example, abruptly stopping alcohol consumption, opiate or benzodiazepine use can result in not only painful, disorienting side effects, it can also result in death. In one case of death

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