May 1, 2023 | Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Much of what is known about alcoholism has a male-as-norm bias, which leads to the incorrect assumption that alcoholism in women is essentially the same as alcoholism in men. In actuality, women have unique physiological, psychological, and social characteristics that...
Apr 24, 2023 | Alcohol, Drug, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
The risk of developing an alcohol or drug addiction is not equal for everyone. A variety of genetic and environmental factors contribute to an individual’s likelihood of developing an addiction. Fortunately, having specific risk factors in your background does not...
Apr 10, 2023 | Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
A recent report published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors establishes that assessing patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) based on the biological and psychological roots of their alcohol addiction could help predict more effective treatment...
Feb 20, 2023 | Alcohol, Detox, Drug
Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction may experience a sense of shame or embarrassment stemming from the myth that a character flaw or moral failing is responsible for their substance dependence. It may help them in their recovery to learn that...
Apr 11, 2022 | Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Your drinking secret is far from “safe” when you’re struggling solo. It may feel embarrassing to share your issues concerning alcohol with anyone. It’s totally understandable, especially when you may seem to be doing just fine from an outsider’s perspective. The last...
