Adderall and Alcohol Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy dreamscapeSeptember 22, 2019Leave a commentThere should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that nothing good comes from mixing alcohol with any drug or narcotic. If someone chooses to go down that path, they are creating a potentially dangerous situation for themselves. Unfortunately, amateur chemist are walking among us. Someone figured out that mixing a stimulant like Adderall with a…
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 14, 2019Leave a commentIt can be difficult to know if you or a loved one is dealing with alcohol use disorder. Having a constant craving for alcohol or being unable to function without it are signs there could be a problem. Alcohol withdrawal is an issue many people experience that makes it difficult to quit drinking. Various symptoms…
Am I An Alcoholic? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, RecoveryBy dreamscapeSeptember 6, 2019Leave a commentThe titled question is not one any of us should take for granted. The fact is many problem drinkers aren’t aware they have an alcohol addiction. For some of them, drinking is just a normal part of everyday life. That’s especially true if the individual is able to function at a very high level in…
Are Women More Likely to Experience Co-Occurring Disorders? Alcohol Addiction, Mental HealthBy dreamscapeApril 16, 2018Women seeking substance abuse treatment often have diverse and complex medical and social problems. Co-occurring disorders in women tend to be associated with severe psychological distress, high rates of trauma and interpersonal violence, medical problems, few vocational skills, low income and severe addictions.
How Dangerous Is Alcohol Withdrawal? Alcohol AddictionBy dreamscapeJanuary 7, 2016Making the tough decision to get help to overcome addiction to or dependence on alcohol is a positive step. It is, however, not an easy one to make and you’re probably wondering what’s in store for you. Before any substantive treatment program can begin, you first have to undergo detoxification to clear the alcohol from…
Depressed People Often Wrongly See Themselves as Heavy Drinkers, Study Finds Alcohol AddictionBy dreamscapeDecember 17, 2015People affected by depression can significantly misinterpret their level of exposure to alcoholism and diagnosable alcohol abuse, findings from a group of Swiss, Canadian and British researchers indicate.
Women Bullied in College (& Harassers) Prone to Depression, Alcohol Abuse Alcohol AddictionBy dreamscapeSeptember 30, 2015Online bullying is associated with an increased risk for depression and problem drinking among college-age women.
Why Women Are Drinking More and How You Can Cut Back Alcohol AddictionBy dreamscapeSeptember 6, 2015Men still outpace women when it comes to drinking, but women are closing the gap. If the drinking is moderate and reasonable, there is no problem. Unfortunately, along with the overall increase in alcohol consumption for women, we see an increase in those who drink too much. Women are affected differently by alcohol than men…
Boating and Alcohol Don’t Mix Alcohol AddictionBy dreamscapeJuly 9, 2015Nothing beats going out on the lake on a perfect, hot summer day, or enjoying the long summer evenings on the water with a sunset cruise. Unfortunately, too many people take alcohol with them on their boating excursions and the results can be disastrous, even fatal. Most people don’t take drinking and boating as seriously…
Women Driving Force in High Binge-Drinking Rates Alcohol AddictionBy dreamscapeJuly 1, 2015Increased participation among women largely accounts for a recent spike in binge drinking in the U.S., according to new findings reported by a team of American researchers.
