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,…
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…
Common Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable, but they are temporary and more tolerable with the right medical and emotional supports. When seeking alcohol detox in Florida, consider Gulf Breeze Recovery Center, which will enable you to navigate this phase of recovery in a safe, understanding environment. Our non-12 step programs take place entirely within our…
Risks of Self-medicating Anxiety With Alcohol
Many individuals in recovery have long personal histories of self-medicating anxiety with alcohol. Because of this relationship, it is imperative that alcohol addiction treatment programs include a comprehensive plan to diagnose any co-occurring disorders and include plans for ongoing mental health support. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we believe that healing must begin within the individual…
Staying Sober Over Thanksgiving
Successful alcohol addiction treatment requires a plan that will allow you to return to a normal, happy life, including enjoying holidays and other meaningful celebrations. However, those suffering from substance abuse disorders have often come to associate holidays with drugs or alcohol. Rather than deprive yourself of holiday festivities, it is important to make contingency…
Dealing With Functioning Alcoholism
Although many individuals with a chronic reliance on alcohol display open signs of inebriation, others can moderate their symptoms, going through the motions of a normal-seeming life. Studies indicate that anywhere from 20 to 75% of individuals struggling with an alcohol use disorder can do so largely in secret, preventing excessive drinking from derailing their…
Physical Effects of Alcohol Addiction
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,…