Treating Alcoholism: Mind and Body
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008When a patient enters rehab for alcoholism, the physical and mental symptoms of addiction are generally evident. Alcoholism is often seen with malnutrition as well as circulatory system problems.
Treating alcoholism with individual and group therapy is a good way to get the mind back on track. An alcohol rehab center needs to provide clients a […]
Warning Signs of Alcoholism
Sunday, December 30th, 2007There are a lot of warning signs that might be useful in identifying alcoholism in yourself or in someone you know. Alcoholism is a serious disease that requires immediate treatment. If you’d like information on finding a drug rehab center that can help address your addiction, contact Newport Coast Recovery.
-Warning Signs of Alcoholism- #1: […]
Alcoholism Facts
Sunday, December 30th, 2007There is a lot of misinformation floating around about alcohol and alcoholism, but everything on this list is true. If you find yourself addicted to alcohol, or know someone who’s dealing with alcoholism, contact Newport Coast Recovery to get information about finding a men’s drug rehab program today.
Alcoholism Fact # 1 – Alcohol is the […]
Veterans and Substance Abuse
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Veterans of war often experience substance abuse issues which can be related to their service history. Veterans of all wars, but especially those in Vietnam and Iraq, have an increased risk for various types of psychological disorders.
These psychological disorders are often responsible for the drug and alcohol addiction seen in veterans of war. Drug and […]
Physical Symptoms of Alcoholism
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Alcoholism physical symptoms are numerous, but there are a few alcoholism physical symptoms that are fairly easy to identify and are pretty common among those addicted to alcohol. If you or a loved one is afflicted with alcoholism or other drug addictions, contact Newport Coast Recovery for a top notch state licensed men’s drug rehab […]
Risks of chronic alcoholism - the need for rehab
Sunday, December 16th, 2007Many alcoholics have a long history of drinking with intermittent bouts of sobriety. A cycle sometimes develops that leads back to chemical dependency time and time again. Over a long period of time, liver and heart disease can develop. Risk for almost all types of cancer is increased by alcoholism, and life expectancy certainly diminishes […]
When is it time for alcohol rehab?
Saturday, December 15th, 2007If you’re unable to control your consumption of alcohol and have repeatedly failed to curtail use, you should seriously consider an inpatient rehab program. If the withdrawal symptoms would be so serious as to require medical intervention, a rehab program is probably the best option for you. Alcoholism can affect different individuals in different ways; […]
Alcohol as a drug
Friday, December 14th, 2007Alcohol addiction is one of our society’s biggest problems. Alcoholism can lead to serious medical problems in the respiratory system as well as the liver and brain.
Since alcohol is so prevalent in our society, quitting can be a problem - patients will basically always have access to alcohol (it’s not like they can just […]
Alcoholism & Marriage
Friday, December 14th, 2007Alcoholism in a marriage is a huge problem, mostly on account of the damage it can cause to both the addicted individual and the family. Alcoholism in marriage can lead to problems like spousal and child abuse, child neglect, avoiding important responsibilities like work and spending time with the family, divorce, and general family stress.
Fortunately, […]
Alcoholism Withdrawal
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007Alcoholism withdrawal is associated with the withdrawal effects associated with ethanol addiction. Alcoholism withdrawal can be very severe and may bring about delirium tremens (DT) which is associated with tremors, nausea and intense urges for alcohol.
Longer term effects of alcoholism withdrawal may include Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome which will affect memory, learning and creative expression. Alcoholism withdrawal […]
Dealing with alcoholism and finding alcohol rehab programs
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007There are several reasons why you should never take the process of finding an alcohol treatment program lightly. First of all, many people attempt ‘cold turkey’ approaches to beating their alcohol program. This can be very dangerous, because if you quit cold turkey and aren’t properly supervised, the withdrawal process can actually be fatal. Under […]
Dealing with Drug Addiction in your Family
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007Drug and alcohol addiction is known as a family disease for several reasons. First of all, predisposition for drug addiction and abuse has a genetic and a behavioral basis. This means that if you have a parent or relative who has suffered from alcoholism or other drug addiction problems, you are more likely than the […]