Alcohol use can seem like no big deal. You may think everyone drinks, and most people don’t have a problem with using alcohol. Yet, for many other people, one drink a day over a consistent period can lead to alcoholism. When this happens, alcohol controls much of your life, your actions, and your thoughts. That…
Boston is among the top states affected by alcoholism. Unfortunately, Boston residents have a huge drinking problem. For instance, research reports statistics indicate that more than 22.8% of adults in the Massachusetts region engage in binge drinking. Such a rate is exceptionally high, considering that the national binge drinking rate is 16.2%. Therefore, it is…
Group therapy is used often during substance abuse treatment. It is similar to individual therapy, except for involving a single therapist treating multiple clients simultaneously. Groups are typically kept to eight or fewer clients and are sometimes even more intimate with just three or four participants. This approach can be just as effective as individual…
Excessive alcohol consumption is never healthy. Did you know that drinking too much increases the risk of getting illnesses and injuries? It can also lead to preventable deaths. You should never ignore any alcohol addiction symptoms you observe in yourself or someone you care about. If you suspect that someone is struggling with alcohol addiction,…
Did you know that men are more likely than women to drink excessively? Men are also more likely than women to take other risks, such as misusing other addictive substances or having multiple sex partners. When these behaviors are combined with alcohol addiction, there’s an increased risk of illness, injury, or even death. This is…
For most clients who prefer nonresidential addiction treatment options, the day intensive outpatient program (IOP) is the best choice. Although it doesn’t provide immersive care, what it does provide in terms of care is intensive and often comprehensive. If a client doesn’t need medical detox, doesn’t have a dual diagnosis or a severe addiction, and…
When you complete an alcohol addiction treatment program, does it mean you’re cured and will stay sober for the rest of your life? While addiction treatment is necessary to manage addictive behaviors, addiction is a chronic disease, which means there’s no cure. There’s just the continuous management of your mental health so you can avoid…
Alcohol is a common part of households throughout the world. It is legal once you have reached a certain age and is considered acceptable in all types of environments. While most people can handle a drink here and there, some people either have a tendency to overdo it regularly or find that’s becomes something their…
For the majority of individuals in recovery, the holidays are a challenging point in their recovery. The holidays pose unique struggles and challenges to sobriety, so it can be helpful to have strategies to help prevent a relapse. Opportunities to engage in old, unhealthy behaviors are abundant during the holidays. Due to the general indulgence…
The holiday season is swiftly approaching, and with it comes the joy and excitement as well as the addiction triggers associated with this time of year. Stress, loneliness, and anger all play a part in how people handle their recovery from addiction. For some, the holiday season only exacerbates these negative feelings when everyone is…