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Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Once you have developed alcohol dependence, quitting can be difficult and, in some cases, even dangerous. When someone struggling with alcohol addiction attempts to stop drinking, they may experience a range of withdrawal symptoms. For some people, experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be frightening, especially when they are severe. Reaching out for help is not always easy but living with alcohol addiction is even harder. When you have the right…
Miki Finn
September 7, 2021
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When to Send Your Child to a Teen Alcohol Rehab Center

We all know that many teenagers skirt the alcohol laws and find a way to acquire liquor and drink. Many of them can find it in their parent’s liquor cabinet. That they do it with relative ease and we know about it (at least in theory) does not make it okay. Teen alcohol addiction is a severe problem in the United States, and early estimates indicate that it only worsened…
Miki Finn
July 20, 2021
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3 Ways an Alcohol Detox Center Aids in Addiction Recovery

Alcohol addiction occurs in every part of the globe. Over 100 million people worldwide suffer from this chronic disease, and of those over 18 in the U.S., 15+ million people addicted to alcohol is a conservative estimate. Alcohol is a readily available substance that can be used in moderation by many. However, when certain risk factors are in place, including genetics, many people begin to abuse alcohol, become dependent on…
Miki Finn
July 13, 2021
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5 Causes of Alcohol Addiction in Teens

The teen years are unique among the life stages in that more changes occur, physically, mentally, emotionally, during these few years than at any other time. The turbulence that such rapid changes can create, combined with the fact that adolescent brains are still developing until into the mid-twenties, makes it challenging for both kids and their parents. Understanding the risk factors for teen alcohol abuse and addiction can help families…
Miki Finn
June 25, 2021
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What Can Happen If You Mix Alcohol with Depressants?

The consumption of alcohol is legal in the United States over the age of 21. Unfortunately, this intoxicating substance is also very commonly abused, creating a dangerous cocktail when combined with other prescribed, over-the-counter, or illegal drugs. Alcohol has the effect of compounding other substances' side effects, which increases the risk of alcohol poisoning, overdose, and death. All prescription medications offer a warning not to consume alcohol while utilizing a…
Miki Finn
March 5, 2021
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What Are the Different Types of Alcoholics?

An alcoholic is defined as a person who suffers from alcohol use disorder. This disease was at one time known as alcoholism, which originated from a person's intense and uncontrollable need to consume alcohol regardless of its harmful effects. Just as every person has their own unique characteristics, there is no such thing as a "typical" or average alcoholic. However, the National Institute of Health has characterized several distinct groups…
Miki Finn
March 3, 2021
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5 Signs You Have a Problem with Alcohol

There are various signs and symptoms of a drinking problem. Some are easy to recognize, while others are more subtle. In addition, the severity of a person’s drinking problem can make the warning signs more obvious. However, mild alcohol abuse, or high-functioning alcoholics, are often overlooked. Unfortunately, what seems to be minor issues become worse over time. This is why it is so important to seek treatment from a professional…
Miki Finn
February 26, 2021
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How to Handle Instances of Peer Pressure and Alcohol

One thing that people often misunderstand is that peer pressure does not only affect teenagers. Adults are at risk of bowing to peer pressure as well. Sometimes you may have to involve trained individuals in your struggle to overcome peer pressure. Experts in addiction treatment suggest that alcohol is the second most abused substance after tobacco products like cigarettes. Whether an adult or a teen, you should learn how not…
Miki Finn
January 12, 2021
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Four Ways Addiction Occurs

Traditional wisdom suggests two basic types of addiction. Either a person is born with the potential for addiction due to genetics, or they develop an addiction with extended substance abuse. Often, the issue becomes a combination of the two. That's a simplified explanation of this condition, but there may be more underlying issues when evaluating each individual's struggle. If someone you love is struggling with an addiction, determining the causes of…
Miki Finn
January 5, 2021
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