Alcohol affects millions, but not everyone experiences the same issues with it. So, how do you know if you’re dealing with alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence?    While both involve problematic drinking, they manifest differently and require different paths to recovery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In 2022, nearly 12 million received a prescription for tramadol in the U.S. It is an opioid pain medication that is used to treat moderate to severe and chronic pain. While tramadol is not always the first line of treatment for pain, it is an option when others have not

Living with someone who struggles with alcoholism can be incredibly challenging. It doesn’t just affect the person drinking. It shakes the very foundation of the family.  According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), approximately 10.5% of U.S. children aged 17 and younger, about 7.5 million children,

Your loved one is drinking more and more – you can see them spiraling. You are worried. But when you broach this, they simply say, “You’re overreacting,” or “It is not that big of a deal.” Sounds familiar? You are not imagining it, and you are not alone.    Denial

You’ve probably seen it in movies or heard it in songs, people grabbing a drink to celebrate, unwind, or just “have a good time.” But when does casual drinking become a problem? It’s a question that’s hard to answer on your own, and it’s not just something you’ll find in

There is a famous song that goes, “Where do I begin?” If you resonate with this question in your journey toward alcohol addiction recovery, then you are not alone. Many with alcohol use disorder often wonder the same. While it may seem confusing to you at this point, what you

You might be surprised to learn how alcohol affects your blood pressure, even if you don’t drink excessively.  In fact, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, and alcohol consumption is a major contributing

You’ve likely seen it before: people around you gradually increasing their alcohol consumption, whether it’s a colleague having one too many after work or a friend turning to drinks to unwind.    While occasional drinking doesn’t always raise red flags, for some, it can lead to the development of alcohol

When we speak about the effects of alcohol, seizures rarely come up first – but they need to. While moderate drinking (up to 2 drinks per day for males and 1 for females) typically does not lead to any serious complications, this can change easily and dramatically with heavy or

Picture this: You’re watching a movie where the main character’s life starts to spiral out of control because of their drinking.  At first, it’s just a drink to “loosen up,” but soon they’re hiding bottles, missing important events, and losing touch with everything and everyone that mattered.  While this might