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In-depth analysis of alcohol and what it can do to you. Plus, how to treat alcohol withdrawal and alcoholism.
Increasing your self-esteem in addiction recovery
Addicts are prone to low self-esteem, especially in early recovery. So how can you increase your self-esteem? 4 practica ...
Can addiction be good?
An addiction is something that takes over your life. When treated, addiction can be a blessing in disguise...but there a ...
When drinking is a problem
Objective criteria exists to determine when recreational use of alcohol has become problem drinking. Guidelines and ques ...
The benefits of a drug or alcohol intervention
When faced with withdrawing all familial support, how can you pull off an intervention? Dr. Howard Samuels sheds some li ...
Binge drinking among college students
Binge drinking is associated with a variety of health problems and is related to 1,800 student deaths and about 800K ass ...
How long does alcohol last?
Usually, alcohol remain in the body for about 2 hours, but this depends on several factors. Onset of effects generally o ...
How do you prevent relapse?
You can prevent relapse by dealing with setbacks and discussing issues when they arise. Here, licensed clinical social w ...
Music therapy in addiction recovery
Music can (and should) be a part of your program of recovery. How can you and why should you incorporate music therapy i ...
Help for families of addicts: 5 places to seek help
If your family is affected by addiction, who can you turn to for help? I've been there...and I share my real life sugges ...