Alcohol addiction is one of the most insidious forms of substance abuse because of its tendency to go undetected. The fact that alcohol is legal for adults to buy makes its use widespread and often habituated. Sadly, many people develop a substance use disorder without even realizing it. The health risks are enormous, ranging from…
Just about every American is aware of the opioid epidemic that has been gripping the nation for over two decades. What people have less awareness of is the thing that kills more Americans every year than car accidents, gun violence, and drug overdoses combined: alcohol. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health…
Gulf Breeze Recovery’s THRIVE® program is unlike any other and offers a proven “niche” for those who have struggled with chronic relapse. When you watch the testimonials of past residents, you find that each person’s experience with detox, if needed, and the general entrance into the facility was a pleasant and welcoming transition.
How addictive is alcohol? Alcohol addiction affects millions of men and women in the U.S. each year and creates powerful cravings that make it nearly impossible to stop without professional support. While there is no cure for alcohol use disorder, treatment can give people the skills and confidence to break their addiction. Gulf Breeze Recovery…
The effects of alcohol addiction can be life-changing, irreversible, and in extreme cases, fatal. This is why it is so important to get the alcohol addiction treatment you need if you are struggling with alcohol addiction. Alcohol rehab can seem like an overreaction to a socially acceptable substance. However, when alcohol use affects your relationships,…
Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, is a group therapy program open to anyone who believes they have an alcohol abuse problem. Since 1935, AA meetings have endeavored to support individuals to maintain their sobriety “one day at a time.” It’s estimated to have more than two million active members across the globe. Call our team today…
Although many individuals with alcohol dependence display signs of inebriation, others can moderate their symptoms, going through the motions of a normal-seeming life. What is high-functioning alcoholism? Individuals who struggle with it may secretly drink and prevent alcoholism from derailing their education, work, or domestic lives. Unfortunately, when the consequences of their reliance on drinking…
Gulf Breeze is a small city in Santa Rosa County close to Pensacola with stunning beaches, a nationally protected park, and the 50-acre Gulf Breeze Zoo.1 For residents struggling with a substance use disorder, a Florida alcohol addiction treatment center can support recovery. The right treatment program can safely address addiction symptoms and allow people…
As noted by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “alcohol is involved in at least 50 percent of homicides and assaults.” Drinking lowers inhibitions, impairs judgment, and can directly contribute to the escalation of arguments into violence.
