In 1999, the first National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) event took place. Over 50,000 people attended the events at 1,500 screening centers across the United States, where they received screening for and advice on alcohol dependence. This event, started by the National Institutes Of Health (NIH), was the beginning of a yearly initiative to raise…
Excessive drinking over a long period will eventually take its toll on your body. Alcohol addiction can affect your brain, heart, liver, pancreas, and immune system. Also, your risk of getting cancer is much higher. Binging can raise your heart rate and cause high blood pressure. The bottom line is that drinking too much alcohol…
Addiction recovery can be a long and sometimes painful journey. It can be challenging to overcome physical and psychological dependence on drugs or alcohol. During the process of recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, your emotions may be all over the place. The good news is that you can find techniques to help you manage…
Alcohol addiction poses many threats to our health. One such health risk is the use of alcohol and exercise. Drinking alcohol and exercising can lead to severe dehydration, which is dangerous because your body needs to stay hydrated when participating in physical activity. On the flip side, exercise can lead to better health and significantly…
Social media is a part of daily life for many people. Unfortunately, when social media is constantly glorifying alcohol abuse, it can be hard to have a healthy attitude towards alcohol. Recognizing the relationship between alcohol and social media can help reduce your risk of substance use problems. To learn about our women’s addiction treatment…
A lot of people do not know what mom wine culture is, but they have definitely seen it. This is essentially a social media trend. It combines the concept of wine as a feminine drink with the idea that drinking alcohol makes people fun or youthful. Wine culture typically involves repeated statements implying that alcohol…
The link between personality and alcohol dependence is a topic that is of interest to many. The most common question surrounding the topic is whether certain personalities are more prone to develop dependency issues than others. You might have wondered whether alcohol influences the person and creates a certain personality or whether they were more…
The risks associated with addiction and your physical health exist on a daily basis. This is true among people that have an alcohol use disorder (AUD), a substance use disorder (SUD) or a dual diagnosis disorder. Some people use more than one drug. If you use alcohol and also use other drugs, the consequences associated…
Having a sober St. Patrick’s Day may be on your mind as March rolls around. The holiday is often celebrated with extensive drinking, even if it is only green beer. At The Willows at Red Oak Recovery, we want our women clients and others to face the challenges of this holiday with courage, hope, and…
Many people do not know enough about alcohol and substance abuse. Some might ask, “Is alcohol a drug?” and “What are the effects of alcohol? Alcohol is a drug that reduces a person’s ability to think clearly and messes with their judgment. It will disturb your brain’s normal functioning, which could cause you to depend…