Chilling Teenage Drunk Driving Statistics Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 9, 2018Leave a commentGetting a driver’s license was a proud day. Suddenly, a whole new world opened up to your teen. Now, they may become part of the teenage drunk driving statistics. What’s your next move? Understanding What Teenage Drunk Driving Statistics Reveal The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain that about ten percent of teens drink…
How Long Do Delirium Tremens Last? Alcohol Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 8, 2018Leave a commentWhen you break free from alcohol addiction, there can be withdrawal symptoms along the way. One symptom is known as DTs, or delirium tremens. As one of the most worrying symptoms of withdrawal, DTs receive a lot of attention. Take a closer look at what the DTs really are and get the answer to the…
Do I Drink Too Much? Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 7, 2018Leave a commentPeople like to believe that determining if someone is an alcoholic is subjective. Unfortunately, that’s far from reality. Over the years, the addiction treatment community has been able to come up with some substantial criteria for measuring alcoholism. Even Alcoholics Anonymous has 20 questions that are pretty good at exposing potential drinking problems. If you…
Accredited Alcohol Rehabs in Florida Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 29, 2018Leave a comment12When you suffer alcohol dependence, your life caves in all around you. In this chaos and mess, you struggle to find a pathway out of your problems. Accredited alcohol rehabs in Florida offer a quality of care you need for lasting recovery. You can turn your life around, with the right rehab program. How Accredited…
How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 16, 2018Leave a commentYou’ve nagged, begged, and argued. Your spouse still has a drinking problem. Do you want to know how to help your spouse stop drinking? Interestingly, many of the techniques start with you. Develop a Healthy Perspective of What’s Really Going On Blaming yourself for your spouse’s drinking problem is tempting. If you were only more…
The Difference Between Social Drinking vs Alcoholism Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 14, 2018Leave a commentAlcohol is everywhere. It monopolizes parties, wedding celebrations, and football game tailgating events. How do you know whether you’re crossing the line with your alcohol consumption? Is there a litmus test that helps you differentiate social drinking vs alcoholism? A Day in the Life of a Social Drinker In the discussion of social drinking vs…
Levels of BAC Effects Alcohol Addiction, Law EnforcementBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 22, 2018Leave a commentWhen police stop suspected drunk drivers, they usually want to administer a breathalyzer to determine the driver’s blood alcohol level (BAC). It’s a reasonable request and often a requirement of local laws. The strange thing is very few people actually understand the results, which police offer as their BAC. For a better understanding of the…
The Real Story Behind Drunk Driving Deaths [Infographic] Alcohol Addiction, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 15, 2018Leave a commentStatistics Surrounding Drunk Driving Deaths Prove That It Isn’t a Victimless Crime Drunk driving isn’t something that affects only other people. It puts you and your loved ones at risk, too. Whether you’re the person driving under the influence or the other motorist, your life changes forever. This is particularly true if it costs the…
Binge Drinking on College Campuses Reaches All-Time High Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 5, 2018Leave a commentSchool is finally out for summer, but it’s never too early to warn about the dangers of binge drinking on college campuses. Binge drinking is the excessive intake of alcohol over short time periods. The typical binge involves gulping down three to five drinks in around two hours. Therefore, young adults become impaired with blood…
Can You Die from Alcohol Withdrawal? Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 2, 2018Leave a commentDeciding to stop drinking is a step in the right direction. However, it’s not always an easy thing to do. First, the alcoholic has to come to terms with their illness. Then they have to find somewhere they can get help. Help is vitally important because “drying out” on one’s own is very dangerous. People…
