Alcohol rebab is different for everyone. Each person’s length of alcohol rehab can vary based on factors such as the length and severity of alcohol use, the specific recovery program you enter, and your genetic needs and underlying mental health conditions. Alcohol rehab is a structured and supervised treatment program designed to help people struggling …
This “Am I an alcoholic” quiz is not meant to diagnose alcoholism, but it can shine a light on what could be considered problematic drinking, so you have a better idea of your alcohol use. From there, you can take steps like reaching out to an alcohol abuse treatment center for help. What’s the line …
The Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: Are You in Deep? Did you know that nearly 30 million Americans over the age of 12 suffer from an alcohol use disorder each year? A more sobering statistic is that only about 1.4 million of them received treatment for their drinking problem. Alcohol use is widespread, but that doesn’t make …
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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If you have sought substance abuse treatment, you might have heard the phrase “kindling effect” or “kindling phenomenon.” It refers to the challenges someone faces after repeated attempts at sobriety. For some people, the more they try to overcome their addiction, the more intense and life-threatening symptoms of withdrawal can become. The impact drugs and …
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If you are struggling with substance abuse, it’s important to get help right away. The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse include physical and mental health problems that make life a challenge. Many people turn to 12 step programs for substance abuse help, whether that’s through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or a drug …
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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: …
