Prevention | Intervention
When Does Drinking Alcohol Become a Problem
When does drinking alcohol become a problem vs a night of fun or a complement to a lovely meal with friends? What can a person do to keep from crossing the line from “safely” drinking alcohol to abusing alcohol or developing alcoholism? Is there such a line – isn’t drinking either normal or alcoholic? You…
Read MoreRisk of Drug Abuse and Addiction Among the Elderly
Drug abuse and addiction among the elderly is a little discussed problem. But how prevalent is it and what are the risks? The following is a guest post by Jonathan Rosenfeld, an attorney in Chicago. To learn more about Jonathan’s law practice, please visit http://www.rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com. The Risk of Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction Among the…
Read MoreScreening for Alcohol Misuse and Secondhand Drinking – Alcohol Awareness Month
Screening for alcohol misuse and secondhand drinking during Alcohol Awareness Month 2013 can make a world of difference for millions, as well as society as a whole. This is a bold statement to be sure, but one that’s more easily understood when we understand alcohol misuse and secondhand drinking as two sides of the same…
Read MoreStaying Within Safe Drinking Limits 4 Your Liver’s Sake
I often write about staying within safe drinking limits for your brain’s sake. But what about your liver? It’s the organ that must metabolize (process) the alcohol in each standard drink. What are safe drinking limits and where does the liver fit in? According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), safe…
Read MoreDepression and Alcohol Use – Not a Good Combination
Depression and alcohol use is often not a good combination. Both cause changes in the brain, and both can make the other condition worse. Depression and the Alcohol Use Connection Suffering from depression and its accompanying feelings of sadness, loneliness, restlessness and the like is often a reason a person elects to drink in the…
Read MoreHarm Reduction – Why I Consider It a Viable Option by Kate Bartenhagen, MFT
Harm reduction is often a controversial approach to treating addiction and/or minimizing the impacts of alcohol abuse or drug abuse. In her guest post, Kate Bartenhagen, MFT, shares her views on why she now considers harm reduction a viable option in her work as a family therapist to reduce suffering and improve relationships. Kate Bartenhagen…
Read MoreVicodin Withdrawal Symptoms | Help
Vicodin Withdrawal – what should I look for? does that mean I’m addicted? what can I do? I have had a lot of questions regarding Vicodin addiction and withdrawal of late and thought it would be helpful to share the following resources from NIDA to answer common questions. This is not to be construed as…
Read MoreRecover to Live – An Interview with Author Christopher Kennedy Lawford
Recover to Live – I recently finished reading Christopher Kennedy Lawford’s latest book, Recover to Live: Kick Any Habit, Manage Any Addiction, and am thrilled with how he’s presented the science of the chronic, often relapsing brain disease of addiction and the myriad of issues that accompany this disease: the impacts on families and society,…
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