How Do You Help Someone Who is Addicted?
What can I do? It’s a tough question that faces almost everyone who has a loved one in the grips of addiction. You watch them change into a person that you feel you don’t even know anymore.
What Is Alcohol Addiction?
For those with long-term alcohol use, quitting cold turkey can lead to severe physical symptoms or even death as the body adjusts to the absence of the depressive substance. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include: increased heart rate, sweating, nausea, headache, anxiety, tremors, high-blood pressure, insomnia, nightmares, confusion and irritability.
How Long Is Inpatient Rehab for Alcohol?
Inpatient alcohol rehab is an on-site form of alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment. It is widely considered one of the best options for people seeking lasting recovery from AUD. This is particularly true in cases of more severe or longer-term AUD. Inpatient treatment begins with detox and continues with comprehensive treatment that promotes positive lifestyle…
How to Detox from Alcohol
Alcohol is the most abused addictive substance in the United States today. Millions of Americans can safely enjoy alcohol without using too much or engaging in risky behavior. Yet numerous people struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with alcohol. The outcome for many of these people is alcohol use disorder (AUD). The best way to…
Young Adults and Alcohol
Young adults are still growing up as people. In fact, their minds and bodies are still evolving even though they are adults. Alcohol abuse can interfere with this crucial development, making young adults and alcohol an extremely dangerous cocktail. Whether they start drinking casually or are already at the point of binge drinking, young people…
Choosing the Right Drug Rehab
The Goldilocks Theory in Choosing a Drug Rehab.
One of the first things many potential guests ask us when they first call Gulf Breeze Recovery is, “How many people do you treat at a time?”
12-Step Programs Are Not for Everyone
Many get sober through 12-step programs. These are self-help programs based on attending meetings that are peer supported and peer lead. Individuals “work” the 12-steps to find sobriety and have a sponsor, someone more advanced in their own recovery, who helps them through the recovery process.
Alcohol Consumption and Skin Cancer
Recent studies link regular alcohol consumption to a higher risk of developing melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. The alcohol-and-sun combination not only makes cells more sensitive to …
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal?
For many who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), the desire to quit is often overshadowed by the fear of withdrawal symptoms. Attempts to detox at home frequently fail because of the intensity of withdrawal symptoms, making people want to give up trying to be sober altogether. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we understand the importance…
Alcohol Dependence Symptoms
Choosing to quit drinking is a life-changing decision, especially when someone suffers from alcohol abuse or addiction. As with all addictive substances, the downside of quitting is that you will likely experience withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can range from mild to moderate to severe, depending on your history of alcohol consumption. In the most severe…