Dual diagnosis means that a person has both a mental disorder and an alcohol or drug problem. It is common for the two to coexist.…
Addiction and alcoholism both usually follow a predictable pattern. The Jellinek Curve is a visual representation of the stages of addiction/alcoholism that most people go…
It can be tricky to tell if your family member is on drugs because all families want to believe that their loved one is alright.…
Alcohol dependence can form quickly and may linger over a long period of time. Alcoholism doesn’t segregate but can impact anyone irrespective of age, ethnicity,…
Alcohol is one of the most common and widely abused substances in the world. It is the third leading preventable cause of death in the…
Naltrexone is a specifically designed medication to help men and women struggling with opiate addiction or alcoholism. Naltrexone works by blocking the euphoric effects –…
A Breathalyzer is a device that is meant to estimate someone’s blood alcohol concentration, also called his or her BAC, simply by using a sample…
People get sober for a variety of different reasons. Some people get sober because they commit a serious crime and get locked up with no…
Alcohol poising occurs when someone consumes too much alcohol at one time. This causes a flood of alcohol in the bloodstream and affects areas in…
For most people, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a way to relax after a long day. People with alcohol use disorders do not have…