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Overcoming Denial During Addiction

Denial during addiction afflicts every person involved. Whether that is the addict themselves, or their family members, when denial is associated with addiction it hinders the healing that can take place during addiction treatment. Denial during addiction manifests in many ways. These iterations include everything from a family denying that their loved one is suffering…

How Does the Body Metabolize Alcohol?

t’s a big weekend for the Carolina Panthers. Luckily your boss was able to get some free tickets to both the game and the tailgate. The week has been stressful and it’s time to let loose and have a few beers, but it is important to learn more about the effects that alcohol has on…

Living With a Recovering Drug Addict or Alcoholic

nderstanding what is involved in living with a recovering alcoholic or drug addict, you can be better prepared to assist with recovery and offer support to help prevent the potential of relapse. If you’ve lived with a drug addict or alcoholic, you know that addiction doesn’t just affect the addict—it affects friends and family as well…

Avoid Alcohol Abuse Relapse

The holiday season is upon us and you are doing your best to make it through while staying sober. New Years Eve can be especially difficult, as most parties will be filled with alcohol-fueled revelers. Like you’ve been doing so far, bring your own favorite non-alcoholic drink just in case the host doesn’t have anything,…

Marijuana and Driving on the Rise

When the term “driving under the influence” is heard, the first thing that usually comes to mind is alcohol intoxication. But alcohol is only one of the countless substances that can impair an individual’s ability to drive. Driving under the influence of drugs, including prescription medications and illegal substance can cause severe consequences. Drivers who…

Understanding Alcohol

What is Alcohol and What does it do? Alcohol is a legal mind altering substance that when used in large quantities can cause damage to various parts of the brain. Once alcohol is ingested it enters the blood stream through the stomach and intestinal tract. From there alcohol travels to the brain. Once in the…

5 Steps to Completing a Substance Abuse Assessment

Who needs Substance Abuse Assessments? Substance abuse assessments are conducted for various reasons and under specific circumstances. A substance abuse assessment may be a requirement for a DWI (driving while impaired), DUI (driving under the influence), an underage drinking violation, or court cases. Some substance abuse assessments are made as a suggestion by the court,…