Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 1, 2023 Updated: January 24, 2023 Alcohol use disorder is prevalent among Americans, affecting millions yearly. Those who do not understand addiction may think it is easy to overcome or simply a matter of willpower. An alcohol use disorder can be…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 30, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 It is not uncommon for people to be surprised when someone who appears to be functional and composed admits that they have a problem with alcohol. High-functioning alcoholics are people who struggle with alcohol addiction…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 23, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Alcohol has been a staple of human society for centuries. Having a drink or two with dinner or at a party is considered socially acceptable. However, drinking alcohol can lead to a multitude of health…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 16, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Drinking alcohol is a common activity, with alcoholic beverages readily available, even in convenience stores. Though moderate or social drinking is relatively acceptable, there are still a large number of people who drink excessively. This,…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 29, 2022 Updated: October 26, 2022 For many people, alcohol is a way to relax and have fun. But for some, alcohol abuse can lead to severe consequences, including memory loss. The long-term effects of alcohol on memory, brain health, and…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 25, 2022 Updated: September 29, 2022 Alcohol use disorder takes a toll on everybody involved, not just the person doing the drinking. A person assumes their drinking only affects them, while their family and friends also suffer as they watch them…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 19, 2022 Updated: August 25, 2022 For anyone experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, it can be a difficult time. It’s vital to get through these symptoms as easily and safely as possible, as detoxing from alcohol without proper support can be very…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 25, 2022 Updated: July 8, 2022 Everyone faces different challenges when recovering from addiction. Exactly which challenges you face depends on several factors, including age, sex, personal history, medical history, and co-occurring mental health issues. Everyone has a unique set of…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 20, 2022 Updated: July 8, 2022 Teenagers can succumb to alcohol addiction just as adults do. The manner that teens drink, though, differs significantly from their older counterparts. To understand teen alcohol addiction, you need to know why teens drink and…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 5, 2022 Updated: June 8, 2022 Most adults understand that alcohol addiction can be deadly. So many of us have experienced the ravages of alcoholism or what is now called alcohol use disorder firsthand or on people we love. Alcoholism hurts…