Rehabilitation, often abbreviated as “rehab,” serves as a beacon of hope for individuals grappling with addiction, injury, or mental health challenges. Its purpose is profound: to facilitate recovery, restore functionality, and ignite the flame of renewed hope in those navigating the often arduous journey toward wellness. Central to understanding the efficacy of rehabilitation efforts is…
While “functional alcoholic” or “high-functioning alcoholic” isn’t a formal medical diagnosis, it is commonly used to refer to someone who is able to perform day-to-day tasks, i.e., going to work, childcare, and participating in social activities without much difficulty. Someone who is not able to do this typically exhibits signs of impairment that are in…
Consuming alcohol may be something done around you often. Having a few drinks may not seem like a problem until alcoholism sets in. Recognizing the presence of addiction to alcohol isn’t easy, though. Many people don’t see what’s happening until the signs of addiction are obvious. At any time, though, entering into alcohol addiction rehab…
A person with alcohol use disorder may struggle to stop drinking. It’s quite common for loved ones to worry about their health and wellbeing. Dating an alcoholic isn’t easy to do especially when you’re watching them struggle day to day as their condition gets worse. Yet, you may be afraid to push them too far…
Recognizing the need for alcohol rehab is perhaps the first step. It can take time for a person to decide to get help. That’s because many people with alcohol use disorder believe they can control their use or stop when they want to. Over time, that may prove to be inaccurate. When you’re ready for…
A person with alcohol addiction and dependence may want to stop but struggles to do so. That’s common because of just how intense this type of addiction can be. If you want to go through the alcohol detox process, but you’re struggling to do so safely and effectively, it’s likely due to the presence of…
One of the most important things to know about sober living is that life doesn’t revolve around constant thoughts of drug or alcohol use. The right plan enables you to maintain a healthy lifestyle that promotes sobriety day-to-day. How do you do this? When it comes to creating a lifestyle of sober living in South…
Substance use disorder is a chronic condition that impacts your life, and the lives of your loved ones, in various ways. Addiction may cause tension between family members, resentment between relationship partners, and feelings of betrayal among friends and other family members. Because alcohol becomes the most important thing, responsibilities often fall by the wayside.…
The drug detoxification process is natural but can be made easier for individuals going through it with the right support. There are steps addiction treatment centers can offer to help control it, but in the long term, your body has to go through the process of metabolizing and removing the toxins and chemicals from the…
