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How to Detox from Alcohol Safely

Mandy Sandhu
29 Apr 2024

With the internet having all kinds of information available, it’s so easy to search for how to detox from alcohol. But it’s important to understand that alcohol detoxing isn’t done easily—and shouldn’t be done at home. When seeking professional help for alcohol addiction treatment, one may wonder how long it takes to detox from alcohol. In this blog, we’ll discuss...

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Common Signs of Liver Damage Caused by Alcohol Abuse

Mandy Sandhu
1 Apr 2024

It’s no secret many adults love to drink alcohol. Reasons can include unwinding after a long day at work, being more social at a friend’s gathering, or because they enjoy the taste. There is a difference between enjoying a glass of wine at dinner and binge drinking. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of serious health consequences, including...

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Is Alcoholism Hereditary? The Role Of Genetics in Disease

Mandy Sandhu
4 May 2023

Studies have found that nearly 1 in 3 adults drink excessively, most of whom binge drink, yet only an unlucky subset of the population develops alcohol abuse disorder. Why is that? Well, studies have shown you’re more susceptible to having a problem with alcohol if you have a close family member or a parent who struggles with alcoholism. While a...

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What Does Having An “Addictive Personality” Really Mean?

Mandy Sandhu
13 Apr 2023

Your idea of someone with an “addictive personality” is probably inaccurate. In pop culture, this persona is associated with specific traits or characteristics that are recognizable just by looking at someone. However, in reality, having addictive tendencies and living with addiction is hardly so simple. Unfortunately, as is so often the case, much of the conversation surrounding addiction is clouded...

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ADHD and Alcohol: How They Interact

Mandy Sandhu
6 Apr 2023

In today's fast-paced world, coping with life's challenges can feel challenging and complicated. However, for those living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can sometimes feel like an impossible task. While it’s important to note that not everyone who has ADHD also has a substance use disorder, research has found they often co-occur. But what is the link between ADHD and...

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10 Things Addicts Say to Justify Their Alcohol Addiction

Mandy Sandhu
19 Dec 2022

The lies we tell to preserve our dignity are sometimes necessary. Other times, they’re downright destructive. The things addicts say to justify their actions could be influenced by their need to belong, to avoid judgment, or to maintain their bad habits. Understanding that people with addiction may feel challenged in many different ways will help guide them in the right...

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What Happens When You Mix Alcohol and Ativan?

Mandy Sandhu
5 Dec 2022

Ativan is the brand name that dispenses lorazepam as a generic medication, and is only accessible by having a prescription from your doctor. While this drug is mainly used to combat anxiety, it has highly addictive components that can lead to substance abuse. Moreover, when intake is mixed with alcohol (which is often the substance abused with Ativan), it can...

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Understanding the 5 Types of Alcoholism

Mandy Sandhu
7 Nov 2022

There are several different classification systems that identify types of alcoholism and alcoholics. These typologies are created to effectively understand the cause of or the influence behind alcoholism, and hopefully with that knowledge, be able to treat them. One widely-acknowledged classification system is physiologist Elvin Jellinek’s 5 Alcoholism Species, which identifies 5 different forms of alcoholism differentiated by level of...

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8 Helpful Ways to Resist the Temptation to Drink Alcohol

Mandy Sandhu
4 Aug 2022

Learning to resist temptation lies at the heart of any attempt at drug or alcohol addiction treatment. Temptation is often a lifelong struggle that drug and alcohol addicts need to cope with. It is the overwhelming urge to relapse when the right conditions are met, such as certain emotions, events, or sensations are presented. And without adequate knowledge and discipline,...

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The Importance of Substance and Alcohol Addiction Treatment for Veterans

Mandy Sandhu
14 Feb 2022

What does patriotism mean? If there’s anyone out there who truly knows, it’s veterans. Whether they’ve served in the military, navy, or air service, they’ve spent a significant portion of their lives on active or reserved duty. Some have even put their lives on the line or have been disabled in the process of serving and protecting their country. Unfortunately,...

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