Recovery Success in Birmingham
Alex Wright meets with therapists and counselors from his hometown regarding the rehabilitation program that he credits with helping save his life. Since opening its doors in May of …
Overworked People More Likely to Abuse Alcohol
A recent study published in the BMJ showed that people who work more than 48 hours a week are more likely to abuse alcohol. After a study was released last …
Are Colleges Doing Enough to Curb Binge Drinking?
The binge-drinking rate among college students has hovered above 40 percent for the past 20 years, and signs are that partying is getting even harder. Despite decades of research, hundreds …
Gulf Breeze Recovery Offers Sobriety Tips for the Holidays
Holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation program uses unique non-12 step approach The Holiday Season should be a time of joy, gratitude, spending time with loved ones and celebrating another year …
Sleep Disruptions Linked to Chronic Alcohol Use
Disruptions in sleep cycles can be displayed long after a person stops drinking. According to researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), people with alcohol abuse disorders can suffer from disrupted sleep while they are actively drinking, during withdrawals and even afterward when they abstain from alcohol use.
Elizabeth Vargas Returns to Rehab for Alcohol
Early this year ABC News personality and 20/20 co-host Elizabeth Vargas had publicly addressed her battle with alcoholism, following her stay at a rehabilitation center. Now, several months later, she …
Excessive Alcohol and Deaths in Adults
Approximately 88,000 deaths per year were linked to excessive alcohol consumption from 2006 to 2010. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that alcohol is …
Older Americans and Addiction Problems
Statistics show that Older and Elderly Americans within the geriatric population are experiencing increased alcohol and drug addiction. Often grief and bereavement play a large role in increased substance abuse.
Alcohol Consumption in Older Men
A recent study was published in the online issue of the journal Neurology regarding the effect of alcohol consumption and cognitive ability in middle-aged people. Researchers assessed the drinking habits …
Recovery Month Kicks off in Florida
Florida’s climate and beaches have made it a destination for recovery programs for a long time, as people from all around the country are attracted here to attend facilities of …