by Evolve Indy | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog
Drinking alcohol is a part of many people’s social lives, and there are many reasons why they drink. It can be a way to celebrate, relax, or simply as an accompaniment to food. But, how does alcohol affect the brain? Brain Shrinkage Shrinkage happens because...
by Evolve Indy | Sep 25, 2021 | Blog
As the opioid crisis perpetuates a health emergency across the US, an average of 18 million people report abusing prescription drugs. That’s more than 6% of individuals over 12 years of age, and it’s an issue that, due to the legal acquisition of these drugs...
by Evolve Indy | Sep 23, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment
Navigating addiction on its own is challenging enough, and so is navigating relationships. However, putting them together can be very overwhelming. Perhaps you and your significant other are both struggling with addiction. Maybe you or your partner are abusing drugs...
by Evolve Indy | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
It’s no secret that alcohol is a depressant. It slows down your central nervous system, which makes you feel less pain and more relaxed. The effects of alcohol are different for everyone because it varies in concentration and in the amount consumed. Some people...
by Evolve Indy | Sep 21, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment
It’s hard to believe that there was a time when society viewed alcoholism and addiction as nothing more than a moral failing, but it is true. Researchers now know that addiction and alcoholism are complex chronic diseases that have little to do with morality. Instead,...
