What’s Behind the Disease of Addiction?

What’s Behind the Disease of Addiction?

Feb 20, 2023 | Alcohol, Detox, Drug

Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction may experience a sense of shame or embarrassment stemming from the myth that a character flaw or moral failing is responsible for their substance dependence. It may help them in their recovery to learn that...
5 Diseases Caused or Worsened by Alcohol Abuse

5 Diseases Caused or Worsened by Alcohol Abuse

Aug 23, 2021 | Alcohol

You probably already know that alcohol can damage your liver and also cause weight gain. Alcohol converts to sugar in your bloodstream, which provokes an insulin response that studies show can lead to weight gain by causing your body’s cells to store glucose as fat....
Did You Start Drinking Too Much During the Pandemic?

Did You Start Drinking Too Much During the Pandemic?

Aug 2, 2021 | Alcohol

Days of unemployment and added stress – or even remote work where “happy hour” could start virtually anytime and was as close as your kitchen — led many people to start drinking more regularly during the pandemic. You may have been facing the pressure of...