Before the 20th century, drinking alcohol to excess was seen as a character flaw rather than a diagnosable and treatable disease. Research into helping treat alcohol abuse led to groundbreaking studies that pointed to genetics as one of the underlying causes of alcoholism. Alcohol is one of the most common substances of abuse. According to …
Alcoholism treatment provides a safe and supportive environment. It’s a place where anyone giving up alcohol can turn their life around. While treatment can help you achieve sobriety, some people who struggle with alcohol use may develop a syndrome known as dry drunk after they’ve kicked the habit. Vogue Recovery Center can help with long-term …
What’s standing in the way of your recovery? For some, it’s the thought of how painful and uncomfortable detox and withdrawal can be. Withdrawal is the body’s response to quitting drugs or alcohol cold turkey. Besides being highly uncomfortable, it can be dangerous due to potential medical complications. When you first stop using drugs or …
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The impact drugs and alcohol have on the brain are so powerful. As a result, millions of people suffer from addictions. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, almost 47 million Americans in 2021 had a substance use disorder in the past year. And relapse is an unfortunate reality of …
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Someone struggling with substance abuse should consider getting help right away. The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse include physical and mental health problems which make life a challenge. Getting help from professional therapists is often the best course of action for recovery from drug addiction. Vogue Recovery Center offers a full continuum of holistic …
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Humans and substance use go back a long way. Evidence from cultures all around the world shows that substances have been a part of our history for thousands of years. Substances like alcohol, marijuana, and opiates derived from poppy plants are the most often found when studying ancient civilizations. But use of these substances has …
Cross addiction describes the concept of someone who was addicted to one substance becoming addicted to another or replacing their original addiction with something else. This is often as a means of self-medicating to manage symptoms of withdrawal from the first addiction. Examples of cross addiction include: Some of the most common cross addictions include: …
It seems like alcohol is everywhere in our society. Facts from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism show that more than 85% of adults aged 18 or older have tried alcohol at some point. Since alcohol is so widely available, many make the mistake of thinking it’s not dangerous or addictive. But there …
Watching a friend or loved one struggle with addiction is awful. Substance abuse destroys health, relationships, and hope for a brighter future. When you see someone dealing with a substance use disorder, it can be hard to know what to do. You want to be kind and supportive and understanding to the people you care …
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Alcohol is a substance that has a long and complex history of being used as both an intoxicant and a medicine. What’s the answer to the question, “Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?” Alcohol is a depressant despite having what seems like stimulating effects for some people. Many people may think it’s a stimulant because …
