Both alcohol and benzodiazepines are very harmful to the body, especially if taken in large quantities. But combined, they are an even greater danger and one which you should definitely try to avoid as much as possible. If you are keen to try and get a handle on your...
America has increasingly rising rates of alcohol abuse, with currently 15 million people thought to have an alcohol use disorder in the US alone. That being said, not everyone who needs treatment for reliance on alcohol gets it, with only one and a half million...
According to statistics, alcohol is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimates that as of 2019 about 14.5 million people aged 12 and above had an alcohol use disorder (AUD). These figures bring clarity to how...
Like most body organs, the brain is susceptible to injury from alcohol consumption. People who have been drinking significant quantities of alcohol for many years run the risk of developing severe and persistent issues in the brain. Effects of alcohol on the brain...
Drug addiction can impact more than the individual. It could also affect your family and friends, damaging relationships and breaking trust within your closest circle. They will see you at your worst and hope you get help, but even patients who have sought help can...
The Seeking Safety model is a modern treatment developed by Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D. beginning in the 1990s. It is an evidence-based and trauma-focused treatment for substance abuse caused by co-occurring traumas, such as PTSD, as a result of experiences in both...
