The 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) revealed some alarming facts depicting a wide prevalence of alcoholism amongst the masses. It was revealed that: 6.9 percent of people, aged 18 or older, reportedly indulged in binge drinking in the past month 6.2 percent of adults, aged 18 and older, roughly 15 million [...]
Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, Timberline Knolls Residential Center When it comes to alcohol consumption, it has been well-established that heavy drinking leads to adverse health consequences, including increased risk for dementia and degeneration of brain tissue. However, the connection between moderate alcohol consumption and brain health has been less understood. The implications of this [...]
An estimated 2.15 million Americans, equivalent to almost 9 percent of the population in U.S., have a substance use disorder (SUD). According to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the rates of relapse are extremely high among people in addiction treatment trying to get sober. The rate of relapse ranges from 37 to [...]
Attending Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) is often an important step in an individual’s recovery process, but it can also be stressful. It means taking 3 hours out of each day, 6 days a week, not including personal therapy or nutritional counseling. It can be especially challenging for those who are working in or outside of [...]
Contributor: Staff of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center When it comes to alcohol abuse, there is often much more than meets the eye. For the individual who frequently turns to alcohol, there are typically many complex factors that are influencing these behaviors. Alcohol abuse commonly occurs with mood disorders, including anxiety and depression. Research has [...]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.