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Inpatient Alcohol Rehab: How Long Does it Last?
Inpatient alcohol rehab is an approach to treating alcohol use disorder that involves a residential stay at an addiction treatment facility. People’s first question about this mode of treatment is often, “How long is inpatient alcohol rehab?” Most addiction treatment providers, Gulf Breeze Recovery included, offer inpatient alcohol rehab with program lengths involving 30 days,…
Physical Effects of Alcohol Addiction
The effects of alcohol addiction can be life-changing, irreversible, and in extreme cases, fatal. This is why it is so important to get the alcohol addiction treatment you need if you are struggling with alcohol addiction. Alcohol rehab can seem like an overreaction to a socially acceptable substance. However, when alcohol use affects your relationships,…
Finding Alcohol Addiction Treatment in FL
Gulf Breeze is a small city in Santa Rosa County close to Pensacola with stunning beaches, a nationally protected park, and the 50-acre Gulf Breeze Zoo.1 For residents struggling with a substance use disorder, a Florida alcohol addiction treatment center can support recovery. The right treatment program can safely address addiction symptoms and allow people…
What Happens to Children of Alcoholics?
As noted by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “alcohol is involved in at least 50 percent of homicides and assaults.” Drinking lowers inhibitions, impairs judgment, and can directly contribute to the escalation of arguments into violence.
The Effects of Alcohol Mixed with Caffeine
Health experts worry that alcoholic energy drinks cloud the judgment of people by making them think that they are not as drunk and causing drinkers to crave the next round …
What Is Alcohol Addiction?
For those with long-term alcohol use, quitting cold turkey can lead to severe physical symptoms or even death as the body adjusts to the absence of the depressive substance. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include: increased heart rate, sweating, nausea, headache, anxiety, tremors, high-blood pressure, insomnia, nightmares, confusion and irritability.
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal?
For many who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), the desire to quit is often overshadowed by the fear of withdrawal symptoms. Attempts to detox at home frequently fail because of the intensity of withdrawal symptoms, making people want to give up trying to be sober altogether. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we understand the importance…
Alcohol Dependence Symptoms
Choosing to quit drinking is a life-changing decision, especially when someone suffers from alcohol abuse or addiction. As with all addictive substances, the downside of quitting is that you will likely experience withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can range from mild to moderate to severe, depending on your history of alcohol consumption. In the most severe…