binge drinking on college campuses

Binge Drinking on College Campuses Reaches All-Time High

Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

School 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…

chronic alcohol abuse

Avoid Chronic Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Should you be concerned about binge or chronic drinking? The answer to that is an emphatic yes. While experts would not view all binge drinkers as alcoholics, chronic drinking is indeed a subset of alcoholism. Binge drinkers always seem to be just one more drink away from addiction. With that in mind, people should view…

how to deal with an alcoholic

How to Deal with an Alcoholic or Drug Addict

Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

It’s difficult to watch someone you love succumb under the weight of a drinking problem. A lot of people find themselves just sitting by, watching it happen. For sure, that’s not how to deal with an alcoholic. There are far better and more productive ways to be of service to our loved ones. Given the…

signs and symptoms of alcoholism

The Early Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism

Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

How many times do we hear people say they could have helped an alcoholic if only they had seen some signs and symptoms of alcoholism? True enough. It’s not always easy to detect when someone is drinking too much. It usually starts with some form of social drinking. No one thinks much of it because…