• Alcohol,  Health

    Self-Medicating: Are You Using Alcohol as a Crutch?

    Alcohol abuse can present itself differently. Sometimes it’s a daily habit that completely consumes someone. Other times, alcohol is only a problem on occasion but certainly still enough to create issues. Either way, there’s a fine line between indulging in a drink or few and using alcohol for all the wrong reasons. Below are some signs that you may be abusing alcohol. You Avoid Other People People may drink socially; others may drink alone. Either way, there could be an alcohol dependence issue going on. However, one of the signs of alcoholism is avoiding others, or at least, certain people. Typically, the people who are avoided include a significant other,…

  • Alcohol,  Life

    Which Three Drugs Have the Worst Withdrawal Symptoms?

    Quitting drugs can be hard. At times, it seems impossible. Withdrawal symptoms are enough to lead the person to use again.  Among the hardest addictions to quit are benzodiazepines, alcohol, and heroin. They come with withdrawals that are severe and possibly deadly. Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines alter the brain’s chemistry. When a person stops using them, they go into withdrawal and crave the drug. An initial acute withdrawal phase occurs within one to four days involving intense symptoms. This is followed by a second wave of increased anxiety, insomnia, and depression over two to four weeks. Some people may continue experiencing psychological benzo withdrawal symptoms like mood swings and depersonalization for months…

  • Alcohol,  Life

    Holistic Alcohol Recovery: 5 Common Questions Answered

    Alcoholism is a complex and pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide. In terms of alcohol recovery options, a supervised detox in the form of medication-assisted treatment is viewed as a reliable and effective pathway to follow. There has also been a growing interest in a more holistic approach to alcohol recovery, which considers the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual. Let’s explore five common questions about holistic alcohol recovery and the answers to those questions. What is holistic alcohol recovery? Holistic alcohol recovery goes beyond the conventional methods of treating alcohol addiction. It recognizes that alcoholism is not merely a physical ailment but involves the interplay…

  • Helpful Ways and Programs for Alcohol Addiction and Treatment
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    Helpful Ways and Programs for Alcohol Addiction and Treatment

    Alcoholism is a progressive disease that often follows a predictable pattern. In the early stages, you may be able to get away with drinking more than most people without any noticeable effects on your health or your life. However, as the addiction progresses, you’ll start to experience more and more negative consequences. These may include job loss, financial problems, relationship difficulties, and health problems. If you reach the point where you can’t control your drinking or you’re experiencing serious medical complications from alcohol abuse, it’s time to seek treatment. What Is Alcohol Addiction? Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, is a pattern of drinking that is harmful to the drinker…

  • How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
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    How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

    When it comes to alcohol, many of us are uncertain as to how much we should be drinking. Just how many grams of alcohol is safe and healthy? And how do these grams translate into actual drinks? This post helps to explain how much you should be drinking and what you can do to keep within this limit. What’s the weekly recommended limit? In the US, it’s recommended that men drink no more 196 grams of alcohol per week and that women drink no more than 98 grams per week. This equates to about 14 standard drinks for men and 7 standard drinks for women. This limit is recommended to…

  • Want a Healthier Beer? Try the Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold NOW
    Alcohol,  Health,  Product Reviews

    Want a Healthier Beer? Try the Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold NOW

    Who’s excited about finally getting some warmer weather? Unfortunately, some people are still feeling the wrath of Winter weather as our neighbors up north is still getting snow. When it comes to the south, Georgia to be exact, we’re not all the way out of the water. As of now, the weather is nice and around 70+ degrees, but the rainy and cooler weather is coming back. Being that I’m a night-shift worker, those beautiful mornings are spent outside. On the days I don’t go to the gym, you can catch doing yardwork, sitting on the patio or even playing some basketball. During those mornings, you would catch me with…