Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the U.S. Almost 15 percent of Americans is dependent on alcohol. Alcohol causes estimated 88,000 fatalities every year, making it the fourth leading preventable cause of death in U.S. Normal amounts of alcohol are quickly absorbed and majority of ethanol is metabolized in the liver. However, individuals [...]
Trust is the bedrock of any relationship. When we meet people we offer a little information, our name for instance, and they respond in kind. This is a reciprocal act of building trust. We continue in this fashion into more complex webs of interlocking trust with one another. Battleship, the classic childhood game is a [...]
Sometimes things aren’t always what they appear to be. Have you seen the picture of a young lady that can just as easily be seen as a grumpy old hag? All it takes is refocusing your mind and understanding. Sexual recovery can likewise hide away a deceptive quality—the lapse. Some might say there is no [...]
Nearly 23 million Americans have a substance abuse disorder. This roughly equates to one in 10 Americans being addicted. When investigations first began into the concept of addiction in 1930s, it was largely believed to be a moral failing or lack of willpower. Recent times, however, recognize addiction for what it is- a chronic disease [...]
Many individuals leave work to enter into treatment each year. After treatment, they are expected to return to work and not much may have changed in their employment. The same expectations, stress, and work environment still remain. Often times these reasons are why individuals began to drink in the first place. It may be difficult [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.