These days, it seems like just about everyone has a cell phone in their hand. This assumption isn’t far from reality, as recent numbers released by the Pew Research Center show that nearly 85% of Americans [1] own a smartphone in 2021. This digital point of connection had been moving towards becoming an integral part…
For many social drinkers, sipping a preferred alcoholic beverage alongside friends or family isn’t an uncommon scene. While drinking has become a staple activity in many social settings, it’s important to note that every sip does affect the body both short and long term. When you begin to drink too much, there are physical and…
Polysubstance abuse is the use of multiple substances to achieve a stronger “high.” This is why some people who struggle with a substance abuse disorder use multiple substances simultaneously. The addiction to “feeling high” notes an important distinction from a person addicted to multiple substances. Polysubstance Abuse and Addiction vs. Addiction to Specific, Multiple Substances…
Chances are, you may have a distorted idea of what binge drinking looks like. We’ve all been exposed to the many films, and television shows depictions of excessive drinking. But binge drinking is actually defined as consuming four or more drinks within two hours for women and five or more drinks for men in the…
There is zero shame in battling the emotional and mental challenges that result from trauma. Nearly 70% of the adults in the U.S. have experienced some traumatic experience in their lives.1 Sadly, it’s not uncommon for those battling the emotional wounds of trauma to take to alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism. For those…
The dangers of drinking are hardly unknown, yet imbibing alcohol has long remained a legal and socially acceptable adult activity. Recently, however, the sober curious movement has started to gain steam. What is the sober curious movement? Can it help to prevent underage drinking? Is it a form of addiction treatment that can help those…
How the Pandemic is Affecting Mental Health and Addiction – Would You Know When It Was Time to Find Help? While we work to fight the virus, other unseen enemies like anxiety, depression, and addiction have infiltrated our lives. Issues related to mental health and addiction have increased during the pandemic. Covid-19 has altered life…
Top Benefits of Choosing a Florida Executive Rehab for Addiction Treatment Deciding to get help for a substance abuse addiction is a major step in leading a sober life. This is why you want to make sure you are choosing the right type of rehab center. This decision can truly impact your recovery and the…
Did You Turn to Drinking as a Coping Mechanism in the Weirdest Year Ever? If 2020 left you feeling stressed and worried for the future, you are not alone. Nearly 8 in 10 American adults admit the COVID-19 pandemic was a direct source of stress in their lives.[1] Psychologists are now seeing that type of…
A Look Into Adverse Childhood Experiences and Addiction In the mid-1990s, a healthcare company, Kaiser Permanente, conducted a large survey of its Southern California HMO membership. The survey’s purpose was to determine if there was a direct correlation between childhood experiences and current health status. The study found a significant connection between adverse childhood experiences…
