The first thing that people think when they hear that I’m an “alcoholic” is “poor guy, he must have it really bad.” or “I wonder what makes him alcoholic?” The best one is “Why cant you just have one beer? Surely, one beer wont do anything?! That must be TERRIBLE!” The reality is that most…
Early sobriety can be a new, overwhelming experience for everyone. Starting a life without drugs and alcohol is an entirely new way of life for drug addicts and alcoholics. Life can be overwhelming, and the temptation to fall back into an old way of life is ever present. The outpatient program at our south Florida…
“High functioning” alcoholics are people who can maintain careers, raise a family, and have plenty of friends all while drinking alcoholically. Functioning alcoholics are able to disguise alcoholism because the outer appearance of their lives indicates that they do not have a problem with alcohol. Our FL alcohol rehab can help to identify issues within…
Alcohol Addiction Help | Alcohol Abuse & the Liver Medical professionals often tell us that too much alcohol is bad for our bodies, but why is that? How does alcohol affects your liver after abusing your favorite cocktail or case of beer for months or years at a time? And how do you know if…
Alcoholism Help | Delirium Tremens (DT’s) When an individual consumes alcohol heavily, and stops, some major side effects may occur. This is a major indicator that someone may have a drinking problem and should seek alcoholism help. What are “Delirium tremens”? The definition of delirium tremens is, “a psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics,…
What is Alcohol Withdrawal? Alcohol withdrawal is caused by a neurotransmitter rebound when an alcoholic stops drinking. Withdrawal from alcohol is dangerous, and our alcohol rehab in Florida is here to help those struggling with alcoholism. When alcohol suppresses the action of a neurotransmitter system over a long period of time the neurotransmitter system adapts…
Making the Decision to Get Sober If you ask 100 alcoholics why they decided to get sober, you are guaranteed get 100 different answers. When we decide to get sober, we make the commitment to change our lives for the better. The alternative for many of us suffering from alcoholism and addiction is not very…
The benefits of outpatient addiction treatment There are many forms of addiction treatment available, and some may not be as well suited to you or your loved one as others might be. Let’s take a look at one form of treatment that is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience and ease of access. What…
Alcohol abuse and its physical effects on our bodies Drinking alcohol over a long period of time can affect the body in ways that we cannot immediate see, or are even aware of. Listed below is how alcohol abuse can damage our bodies in addition to putting us at risk for alcoholism. Alcohol’s effects on…
Why a drug detox is necessary to recover from addiction Detox is short for detoxification. Detoxification is the removing of toxins (poisons or harmful things) from the body. Medical detox means that the detoxification process is done under medical supervision. However, the product of a successful medical detox is not the total elimination of all…
