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…
An Alcoholic Definition Might Wake You UpAlcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 1, 2018Leave a commentSome people need a wake-up call before they go too far. We will call it knocking them upside their head. It’s not unusual for an alcoholic to deny they have a drinking problem. That’s a big part of the disease, living in denial. Just the same, we have to reach out to our loved ones…
Will I Die from Chronic Alcoholism?Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 26, 2018Leave a commentAnything someone does to the human body in excess brings with it a certain amount of health risks. One can imagine the dangers when someone is abusing drugs or alcohol. Without thinking about the long-term ramifications, heavy drinkers seem to know very little about the very dangerous side effects. The truth is chronic alcoholism is…
Can I Detox from Alcohol at Home?Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 5, 2018Leave a commentAbout 17.6 million Americans suffer alcohol use disorder each year. But only a small percentage of these receive the treatment they need. Many of these people wonder if they should detox from alcohol at home. But with addiction to alcohol comes many dangerous possibilities if your detox takes place without medical supervision. What Happens When…
Significant Alcoholism SignsAlcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 21, 2017Leave a commentNearly all adults drink. Whether it’s a few beers at a Friday night party, a cocktail, or glass of champagne at a wedding, or some wine after a long day at work, alcohol is a common beverage. Still, it’s easy to overdo it, and knowing what alcoholism signs to look for is smart. If you’re…
Serious Signs of Alcohol WithdrawalAlcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 19, 2017Leave a commentAlcohol withdrawal can be described as the mental and physical symptoms you experience when you stop after drinking alcohol heavily over a long period of time. Some alcohol withdrawal symptoms are mild while others can be quite serious. If you are only an occasional drinker, you may not experience signs of alcohol withdrawal if you…
Is There a Definition of Sobriety?Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 14, 2017Leave a commentIf you know anything about addiction recovery, you know that the goal is “sobriety.” But what is the definition of sobriety? Let’s explore this word and what it means as you move toward recovery from addiction. Definition of Sobriety In fact, the sobriety definition isn’t so easy to explain. That’s because there are numerous definitions…
Is Alcoholism a Disease?Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 13, 2017Leave a commentIs Alcoholism a Disease? You may have heard this before. This definition goes all the way back to the 1940s when an influential article was released by a German university. The article depicted a series of recognizable steps that those struggling with alcohol addiction went through. The series of steps were predictable and always the…
