Alcohol can affect on multiple physical systems of the body. Not to mention the mental side effects. We review the body ...
In-depth analysis of alcohol and what it can do to you. Plus, how to treat alcohol withdrawal and alcoholism.
Can I drink in recovery?
Many people in recovery wonder whether alcohol is off the table for good. Here we examine what drinking in recovery look ...
Alcohol detox time
While most cases of acute detox are over within about a week, detox from alcohol can last anywhere from a few hours to s ...
Help for alcohol withdrawal
Seek 24-7 medical supervision during alcohol withdrawal for diagnosis and treatment of possible severe conditions. Treat ...
How addiction really affects the family
I decided to interview my family and find out how addiction really affected them. Here's what they had to say... ...
How is alcohol abused?
Alcohol abuse = excessive drinking. More than one drink per day for women; more than two drinks daily for men. More here ...
Alcohol detox treatment
Detox from alcohol includes assessment for dependence, use of medications (when necessary) and medical supervision to ad ...
Alcoholism and blaming others
Each person is responsible for their own actions, including drinking problems: the person who is actually doing the drin ...
Differences between a mental and physical addiction to alcohol
Mental addiction to alcohol is characterized by craving; physical addiction occurs when your body becomes dependent on a ...
Choosing an addiction treatment center: 13 principles + 5 questions
There are thousands of addiction treatment centers in the U.S. alone. How do you know which is the right place for you? ...