Alcohol addiction affects more than 14 million adults worldwide. We know that addiction is a medical condition that often requires both medical and psychological intervention. We also know that it can be the result of attempting to cope with a mental health condition like depression, bipolar, anxiety, or schizoaffective disorder. Many people who are dealing…
Individuals who have an alcohol addiction can improve their lives by quitting. However, stopping cold turkey comes with risks. Alcohol withdrawal can produce severe symptoms that range from inconvenient to life-threatening. Professional assistance with stopping alcohol use can help individuals avoid these problems. Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Quitting alcohol suddenly causes a shock to the body.…
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol puts lives at risk. Drunk driving can lead to serious collisions that result in significant injuries and death. Read on to learn about the specific consequences of intoxicated driving in Arizona. In Arizona, there are strict laws regarding drunk driving. Someone caught driving while impaired could face…
The risk is real. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 95,000 people die each year because of excessive drinking. That’s one in 10 adult deaths overall. And one-half of these deaths are specifically due to binge drinking. But let’s say that a person who binges doesn’t kill themselves. There are…
Elderly alcohol abuse is a common problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people today. If you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are many addiction treatment facilities that can help with elderly alcohol abuse. Some people do not start abusing alcohol until they are…
Alcohol poisoning is something not many people ever think about. Yet, each year there are people who die because they over-indulged and ended up with alcohol poisoning. Often, they could have survived if they or someone around them understood what to look for. Alcohol is common at most adult functions. It is legal and this…
Depression associated with seasonal changes is known as seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It tends to affect people during the winter months when sunlight is less available. Much like other forms of depression, SAD can have you feeling low, sad, and uninterested in life. If existing mental health conditions seem to get worse…
Alcoholism can be difficult to recognize in its earlier stages. The sooner a person with alcoholism begins their recovery, the sooner they can start living a meaningful life. With that in mind, understanding who’s at risk and how to help them becomes even more important. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we strive to help young…
Alcohol and anxiety can sometimes go hand-in-hand. Anxiety is a feeling that can sometimes be hard to shake. It’s a type of internal warning that somethings not right. For those with generalized anxiety disorder, though, it happens often and sometimes without a real reason. That’s when there’s a need to reach out for help. At…
Polysubstance abuse describes the habit of using more than one drug at the same time. Many people do this to enhance or otherwise change the way a drug impacts them. This choice is dangerous. Doing it just one time can cause severe complications and sudden death. Even if you do it all of the time,…