Alcohol Addiction

  • Alcohol Addiction | Alcoholism (AUD)

    Warning Signs of Alcoholism

    ByPines Recovery Life Staff

    Alcoholism is a disease that can be debilitating for many, but there are also a great deal of functioning people with alcohol use disorder. Whether the addiction prevents you from fulfilling your everyday obligations or not, excessing alcohol consumption is dangerous. If you or a loved one has a drinking problem, then it is important to seek help sooner than later. If you are not sure what alcoholism looks like, here are the warning signs of alcoholism.

    What Are the Warning Signs of Alcoholism?

    There is more than one way to identify the potential misuse of alcohol. It is easy to spot some signs, but others are more difficult to recognize. It can be especially hard for loved ones to spot the signs because people with alcohol use disorder may try to hide their substance use. This means the warning signs may be different depending on the severity of the addiction. It may be difficult to intervene and to know when to intervene.

  • Alcohol Addiction | Alcoholism (AUD) | Drug & Alcohol Detox | Getting Sober | Recovery Support

    I Have a Drinking Problem. Now What?

    ByPines Recovery Life Staff

    You’ve taken the first step towards recovery: admitting you have a problem. Now what? Get ready for the long, challenging, but very rewarding journey that you are embarking on.

    Seek Alcohol Addiction Treatment

    You do not have to be alone on this journey to recovery. Call an addiction hotline or reach out directly to an alcohol detox and recovery program. Trained professionals can help you have the best chance of getting and staying sober. The recovery process can include a variety of treatment methods including detox, medication, inpatient rehab, outpatient treatment, therapy, and continuing care. You and your loved ones most likely have a lot of questions about what to expect once you start this journey.

  • Alcohol Addiction | Getting Sober

    You Are Not Addicted to Alcohol. Unless…

    ByPines Recovery Life Staff

    Alcohol is the most commonly consumed addictive substance around the globe, and it’s becoming a bigger problem every day. Estimates are that more than 17 million people live with alcohol addiction globally. Several million people engage in binge drinking almost daily.

    It’s hard to recognize the exact point when drinking alcohol becomes an addiction, but here are a few signs to help figure out whether you or someone you love have a drinking problem.

    Physical signs of alcoholism

    Are you (or someone close to you) shaking, sweating and feeling nauseous when you don’t drink alcohol? Are you unable to fall asleep without drinking? Persistent insomnia is a real sign of alcohol addiction. Do you need more and more alcohol to get that buzzing feeling that you’d get after two drinks just a while ago? Having high tolerance to alcohol is another common sign of addiction.

  • Alcohol Addiction | Drug Addiction | Getting Sober | Recovery Support

    Relapse Rates (or: How to Avoid Becoming A Statistic)

    ByPines Recovery Life Staff

    Over the past years, relapses have taken the lives of people with addiction and alcoholisms all around the world — people who have been struggling to live another day. Unfortunately, too many succumb to chemical dependency, despite measures taken by local and federal government against the opioid epidemic in the United States.

    No one person or organization can be blamed solely for this rise in relapse rates. For many, starting recovery is a long and messy process, and failure points are in abundance. Admitting is one thing, but accepting is what can prevent a relapse and lower relapse rates over time.

  • Addiction Treatment | Alcohol Addiction | Alcohol Detox

    The Effects of Alcoholism on the Brain

    ByPines Recovery Life Staff

    Have you ever stopped to think about the effects alcoholism can have on the human brain? Alcohol misuse can result in both short term and long term negative effects in the brain of the user. Knowing the symptoms of brain impairment can help you understand what’s going on in the body, and how the continued misuse of this substance can damage such a vital, complex organ over time.

    Short-Term Effects of Alcoholism

    A known effect related to brain impairment is the gaps in memory that may begin to occur; this is a result of disruptions in neurotransmitters. These are recognizable characteristics that friends or family can easily notice. Additional effects can include decreased coordination, slower reflexes, slurred speech and a lack of concentration. Again, these qualities may seem obvious to someone observing from the outside, but the person misusing the substance may not be aware of anything wrong.