Wet brain or wet brain syndrome is a term used for a brain disorder called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. It’s typically caused by excessive alcohol abuse or alcohol addiction, but there are...
7 Tips On How To Stay Sober When You Have Depression
Depression is a health disorder that can affect your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Dealing with depression can cause someone to seek out many forms of relief, including drug abuse....
What Is CIWA-AR For Alcohol Withdrawal?
If you drink too much alcohol, you will likely become physically dependent on it. That means that when you don’t drink, you may experience alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This syndrome causes...
Drug Overdose Deaths In The U.S. Reach Historic Levels
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. drug overdose deaths have surged in recent years. In 2021, more Americans died of drug overdoses than ever before....
Are 12-Step Programs Effective?
If you or someone you love struggles with drug addiction (also called substance use disorder), you have probably heard of 12-step programs. These programs provide a set of principles designed...
How To Help Someone With Alcohol Addiction
If you suspect that someone is struggling with alcohol addiction, you may be tempted to mind your own business. But that’s not going to help them. If you have a...
10 Common Topics In Substance Abuse Group Therapy
Many people who struggle with substance abuse feel misunderstood and isolated. That’s why group therapy often plays an essential role in substance abuse treatment. During group therapy, a trained group...
Why Is It So Hard To Stop Drinking Alcohol?
Chronic alcohol consumption can make it difficult to stop drinking, even if it is detrimental to your health. This may be due to alcohol’s habit-forming potential, its ability to change...
How Experimenting With Drugs Turns Into Addiction
Many young people experiment with drugs due to peer pressure. Other people try drugs to self-medicate mental health problems like depression and anxiety. No matter the reason, drug experimentation can...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting National Prescription Take Back Day on April 22nd, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event began in September of 2010....