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Effects of Long-Term Use of Ativan

There are risks involved with long-term use of Ativan. Learn about the risks of using this drug. If you struggle with anxiety or insomnia, chances are you have been prescribed Ativan as a short-term remedy. Ativan is a fast-acting sedative…

Coping With Alcohol Cravings: Understanding Triggers and Finding Balance

Withdrawal and Detox

Cravings to drink can appear when you least expect them — in moments of stress, celebration, or quiet loneliness. For people in early recovery, these urges can feel overwhelming. But cravings don’t mean failure; they’re a normal part of…

Depression After Quitting Drinking: I Quit Drinking And Now I Am Depressed

Life in Recovery

Seizures and Alcohol Intoxication

Withdrawal and Detox

What Does An Alcoholic Seizure Look Like? The dangers of seizures and alcohol intoxication are very real. Learn about alcohol poisoning and the risk of seizures. When it comes to the health risks posed by substances of abuse, the dangers…

Getting Help for Crippling Alcoholism

Getting Treatment

What Is Crippling Alcoholism? If you or a loved one suffer from a severe alcohol use disorder, it is crucial to get help for the crippling alcoholism as soon as possible. For half a century, alcoholism has been defined as a disease. As a…

Am I an Addict

Understanding Addiction

You might be noticing the signs of increased tolerance to a substance and are wondering, “Am I an addict?” You are lucky if you are picking up on the signs of addiction at an early stage. The earlier you admit there is a problem and seek…

Need to Stop Drinking Alcohol

Understanding Addiction

Excessive drinking can wreak havoc on your life. Learn 5 reasons why you need to stop drinking alcohol now. How many times have you kicked yourself after indulging in a night of heavy drinking? You may feel so awful you question whether you…

Self-Medicating with Alcohol

Understanding Addiction

Is Self Medicating a Form of Addiction? When you suffer from depression or anxiety and end up self-medicating with alcohol, it only makes things worse. For someone struggling with a mental health issue, alcohol can feel like a godsend. The…

How to Check Someone into Rehab

Getting Treatment

How to Get Someone Into Rehab When They’ve Asked for Help When your loved one agrees to get treatment, you can help them get checked in. It’s a day to celebrate, that day when your loved one declares they are ready to get some help.…

Finding Urgent Help for Alcoholics

Getting Treatment

How To Help An Alcoholic Learning how to find urgent help for alcoholic for a loved one, or yourself, when alcohol use disorder spins out of control. It is painful to watch someone you love being damaged by a drinking problem. Alcoholism…