When one or both parents drink too much, their behavior negatively affects everyone in the family. Not only does drinking too much alcohol cause severe health problems, but it can also create financial, legal, professional, and relationship problems, too. In addition, it burdens children with tremendous worry. If you have parents who drink too much, […]
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We leap for joy when we hear of someone’s remission from cancer. However, we keep a quiet and judgmental countenance when it comes to alcohol remission. Why is there such discrimination against those struggling with alcohol and not against those coping with heart disease? Do we fail to understand that alcoholism is indeed a disease?
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If you are like many people who struggle with substance abuse, you may feel confident that beating a dependence on alcohol or drugs is something you can do alone. Unfortunately, many people who become addicted suffer from overconfidence and denial. If it is their first time trying to quit, they may not understand how challenging
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The term alcoholic is one many people don’t take seriously. Yet, if you’re watching your loved one drink night after night, you’re likely worried that’s what’s really happening. “Is my loved one an alcoholic?” It’s not an easy question to ask because often, it can occur even if you didn’t see it coming. At Recovery
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Having a drink here or there doesn’t seem like a big deal. Yet, for many people, it’s not just one. Understanding the dangers of binge drinking is very important, especially if you are the type of person to spend the weekend drinking. At Recovery Ranch PA, we offer the insight and support you need to
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Do you know the risks of alcohol abuse? It’s estimated that drinking too much alcohol or drinking alcohol on a consistent basis can lead to dangerous health risks. This includes alcohol poisoning. Each year, 88,000 people die as a result of excessive alcohol use, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At
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You have undoubtedly heard the different things people say about addicts. It is possible that before you or a family member developed an addiction, you may have thought them yourself: “People with addictions are lazy.” “People with addictions are weak.” “People with addictions are hopeless.” Unsurprisingly, almost all the stereotypes you hear about addicts are
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Alcohol and college students seem to go together like a horse and carriage. Unfortunately, drinking too much alcohol in college can lead to a lifetime of addictive and dangerous behaviors. It can also cause you to form habits that are difficult to break. Alcohol and drugs negatively affect the brain and affect how we process
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If you know someone who regularly engages in drinking and driving, you are most likely concerned for their safety. Drinking and driving is a problem, and not only puts the driver at risk but also passengers and pedestrians. Read on to learn what happens if drinking and driving occurs, signs that alcohol dependency is a
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Alcohol is a common and accepted substance. However, it can be abused. Often, when individuals engage in binge drinking, they will allow themselves to make dangerous choices and engage in risky behavior. One such danger is driving while drunk or under the influence of alcohol. Doing so is a chronic problem across all states and
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