Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects some people around the same time each year e.g. at the start of fall or winter. This type of seasonal depression often goes away once the season changes. There are various reasons explaining why...
Wet brain, known medically as Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a brain disorder caused by an acute or chronic deficiency of Thiamine (vitamin B1). Though this condition can be found among those suffering from malnutrition, it is more commonly found among long-term...
When it comes to alcohol addiction, detoxing from the substance can be a very difficult process. This is why many people choose to undergo detox at a rehab center. However, there are some people who choose to detox from alcohol at home. Is this a safe option?...
It is no secret that addiction is a serious problem. It not only takes a toll on the addict but also on those around them. Families are torn apart, friends are lost, and jobs are put in jeopardy. While there are many different types of addiction, one of the most...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people change their thinking and behavior. CBT is a widely used and evidence-based treatment for many mental health conditions, including addiction. CBT for addiction treatment focuses on...
The way that alcoholism is presented in the media is often misleading. People assume that alcoholics are unable to hold down a job or carry out even the most basic of responsibilities. For some alcoholics, that is the reality and their addiction gets in the way of...
If you suspect that your loved one is an alcoholic, you’ve probably been searching for changes and signs in their behavior. You may also be struggling with their actions and how their drinking has affected you. You are not alone. There are resources for family...
Many alcoholics we know seem to experience a rebound effect when they quit drinking. They might feel better for the first few days and then back again, or they may be able to take it or leave it. The problem is that when people do not drink, their body still craves...
As per the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 85.6% of adults in America reported drinking alcohol at a point in their lifetime. Indeed, it isn't uncommon to drink a glass of wine now and then with dinner or at a social function. After-work beers with...
Staging an intervention might be something that you have seen on TV or in movies. But when you think that you need to have an intervention for someone in real life, it's very different. It's not something entertaining, but a serious situation that is needed to help...
