Asking for help is always hard. It’s especially hard when it involves addiction. If you’re the addict, it’s hard because you have to...
Will Insurance Pay for Addiction Treatment
The American Medical Association (AMA) classified alcoholism (alcohol use disorder) as a disease in 1956, but it took them until 1987...
Finding Sober Alternatives with Friends
Recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a long-term commitment. According to the National...
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning?
What is alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning can be deadly. It occurs when a person drinks more alcohol in a short period of time...
Alcohol-Related Deaths in Texas
Approximately 88,000 people die every year in the U.S. due to alcohol-related causes, many of which are traffic fatalities. According...
How to Stop Alcohol Shakes
What causes alcohol shakes? Uncontrollable shaking, usually in the hands, is a common sign of alcohol withdrawal. The shakes, also...