The Effects of Alcohol Mixed with Caffeine
Health experts worry that alcoholic energy drinks cloud the judgment of people by making them think that they are not as drunk and causing drinkers to crave the next round …
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 Alcohol Rehab?
Inpatient alcohol rehab is an approach to treating alcohol use disorder that involves a residential stay at an addiction treatment facility. People’s first question about this mode of treatment is often, “How long is inpatient alcohol rehab?” Most addiction treatment providers, Gulf Breeze Recovery included, offer inpatient alcohol rehab with program lengths involving 30 days,…
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…
Benefits of Non-12 Step Therapy
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a problem facing many Americans. Just as each person’s path to addiction is different, so too are the treatment options for addiction. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but it can certainly seem like the traditional 12-step approach is the only way. For many Americans, including right here in Florida,…
Recognizing Addiction in the Workplace
More than 16 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder. Millions more are struggling with drugs, both illicit and prescription. Addiction in the workplace is probably more common than you think, thanks in large part to a series of situations that contribute to rates of alcohol abuse among professionals. If you or someone you…
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.
Non-12-Step Approach to Rehab
Non-12-step rehab shares a few common characteristics with its AA predecessor. To begin, both ideas promote abstinence from the abused substances. It should also be noted that, like traditional twelve-step programs, there is no unified non-12 step approach. Some versions feature elements of spirituality, while others do not.