What happens to your body when you stop drinking is a question many people ask, from heavy drinkers to binge drinkers. With the most recent NSDUH data showing over 28 million people in the United States meet the criteria of alcohol use disorder – up from 14.5 million pre-COVID – the coming year is likely…
If you’re asking “I got a DUI, is my life over?” then the unthinkable has already happened and you find yourself pondering both your alcohol use and the implications of a drunk driving conviction. According to NHTSA, the number of deaths caused by drunk driving in the United States reached an all-time low in 2019. …
It should come as no surprise that the heroin effects on the body can be severe and wide-ranging, especially once addiction sets in. Addiction to heroin, formally known as opioid use disorder, is characterized by an array of distressing and unpleasant symptoms, both physical and psychological. For the purposes of today’s brief guide, we’ll focus…
While crystal meth may have been overshadowed by the opioid epidemic in the media, the long-term effects of meth are extremely damaging. Not only do you risk damaging your body and mind if you abuse crystal meth, but you could end up with substance use disorder. Today, we’ll be exploring the permanent effects of methamphetamine,…
The long-term effects of cocaine abuse can trigger myriad problems, both physical and psychological. In some cases, it might be possible to reverse the damage caused by sustained abuse of this highly addictive substance. Often, though, long-term cocaine or crack abuse causes irreversible effects. As with any addictive drug, the most effective way of avoiding…
Fentanyl was the substance responsible for the third wave of the opioid epidemic. Since 2013, a sharp uptick in deaths involving synthetic opioids – illicitly manufactured fentanyl in particular – means the damage wreaked by opioid abuse continues nationwide. While there are treatment programs like Huntington Beach rehabs and sober living homes to help those…
Alcohol and cancer are strongly linked, and today we’ll explore how drinking excessively – sometimes even moderately – can increase your risks of certain types of cancer. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans laid down by the federal government, you should not start drinking alcohol for any reason. For those who drink alcohol, the…
If your loved one has gone through an addiction treatment program and is perhaps in a sober living home, you may want to know how to support a sober loved one and how you will be able to contact them when they are in a sober living home. While sober living homes in Orange County…
Rock bottom addiction myths suggest someone abusing alcohol or drugs must reach the point of no return before committing to recovery. Not only is this concept flawed, but it’s also potentially dangerous. So, if you have been putting off getting the treatment you need because things don’t seem that bad, today’s guide should help you…
Going back to work after rehab doesn’t need to be a headache, and there are acts and laws in place to protect you. Perhaps you’ve been avoiding getting treatment for alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder because you fear it might harm your career, or even prevent you from getting hired by other employers. …