Alcohol use disorder is a disease that can affect anyone, but there are some signs of alcoholism that are more common in women than men. Although many symptoms of alcohol abuse in women and men are similar, women tend to have more physical problems at lower levels of alcohol consumption than men do. To protect…
Alcohol use disorder is a disease that affects both genders. Although alcohol addiction tends to affect men more than women, it is women who are more likely to seek help. Men tend to downplay their own symptoms in order to avoid treatment or therapy. Familiarize yourself with the signs of alcoholism in men, so you…
Addiction often starts and continues because people don’t have drug refusal skills that are strong enough. You can master these essential skills to refuse drugs at Bayview Recovery’s medication-assisted treatment center in Washington. Call 855.478.3650 to start on the road to overcoming substance abuse and addiction for good. What Are Drug Refusal Skills? Drug refusal…
Completing an addiction treatment program is a huge accomplishment. However, your work isn’t done if you want to stay sober. If you have tried addiction treatment in the past or know someone who has and has relapsed, you understand how challenging it can be to refrain from using substances permanently. Sometimes, all it takes is…
One of our biggest motivating forces to recover from our addictions is wanting to get back to who we were before addiction took over our lives. We want to rebuild the lives we lost. What are some ways in which addiction changes us? The impacts of addiction are mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. It often…
Valentine’s Day is a holiday where you celebrate love with the people that you love. You may have thought that you loved drugs and alcohol but it ended up being a poisonous relationship that left you sick. It is important that you find sober ways to enjoy yourself on Valentine’s Day that do not involve…
Seasons, rites of passage, and a new year are ways that everyday people look at change. If you’re ready to confront drug addiction and substance abuse, recovery in the new year is a perfect opportunity to enter a rehab facility. Through this program, you’ll get the support you need to make a positive change. Keep…
Navigating social situations is difficult enough, and when recovery is involved, it can become more challenging. Protecting your sobriety while socializing is possible. Also, recognizing you have the freedom to create boundaries and stay safe in an environment is necessary to feel comfortable in a social setting. That’s where refusal skills come into play. Refusal…
The beginning of the new year is an ideal time to focus on setting and working toward goals. When you or someone you love struggles with substance abuse, consider setting New Year’s resolutions aimed at recovery. Keep the following information and substance abuse and resolutions in mind for a happier and healthier year. You should…
Several task force agencies warn against heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which costs the United States billions of dollars every year. Alcohol abuse resulted in lost wages or affected work productivity, costs related to criminal justice, healthcare, and other expenses. The new year is often a time that is incredibly difficult for individuals with alcohol…