“Off the Wagon” and Other Alcoholism Terms Explained
The drug and alcohol recovery community often uses confusing terminology that's hard to grasp when you first come across it. There's often still a stigma in society [...]
What It’s Like to Experience Alcohol Cravings
Alcohol is an influential substance in society, and its use dates back thousands of years. The earliest traces of alcohol use are from between 7000 and 6600 [...]
Why People “Drink to Have Fun” — A Sober Answer
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in the United States, and as a result, it's the most commonly abused as well. Nearly 70% of Americans drink, [...]
How the Ritual of the Heroin Needle Can Become Addictive
Heroin addiction is one of the most notorious substance abuse problems we hear about in mainstream media. In movies, people addicted to heroin are depicted as being [...]
What Is ‘Leaky Gut’ in Alcoholism?
The term "leaky gut" has recently gained a lot of online attention. However, don't be shocked if your doctor is unfamiliar with it. Increased permeability of the [...]
How a Drug/Alcohol Problem Can Affect a Marriage
According to the CDC, more than 5% of American adults reported drinking heavily in 2018. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism found a direct link [...]
How the Body Metabolizes Alcohol and Drugs
Updated August 4th, 2023 What Is Alcohol, Chemically? While there's an enormous range of intoxicating drinks made at different strengths and with varying flavors and colors, they [...]
The Scary Differences Between Heroin and Fentanyl Addiction
As the opioid crisis continues to rage on, strong new drugs have entered the market, posing an even greater risk to opioid users. Synthetic opioids, such as [...]
What Drinks Have the Highest Alcohol Content?
Do you avoid a certain type of alcohol because the effects occur too quickly? Some people claim wine is a fast way to exceed your limit, while [...]
Alcohol and Hair Loss – How They Are Linked
Hair loss and alcohol consumption are common among Americans. By the age of 35, two-thirds of American males experience some degree of hair loss, and out of [...]
