Detox Teas for Withdrawal: Do They Really Work?
Laura Corzo
In this GateHouse Treatment blog, we’ll explore how detox teas for withdrawal work, their potential benefits and risks, and science-backed alternatives to support healthy detoxification.
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72 Hours Without Alcohol: Understanding the Critical First Phase of Sobriety
Diana Gómez
For anyone beginning their journey to sobriety, the first few days can feel like climbing a steep hill. Physically, your body is undergoing a series of significant changes, and emotionally, the weight of cravings and uncertainty can be heavy. After 72 hours without alcohol, your body enters a critical phase of healing that can feel unbearable.
Alcohol and Shaky Hands: Unraveling the Causes and Effective Solutions
Laura Corzo
In this blog post, we delve into the topic of alcohol and shaky hands comprehensively, examining its causes and exploring avenues for alleviation. Understanding these symptoms is the initial step towards embarking on a journey to recovery and achieving better health.
Healing the Brain After Alcoholism: 5 Tips for Recovery
GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff
Healing the brain after alcoholism is an endeavor that requires time, patience, and commitment. Anyone who has suffered from alcohol use disorder (AUD) can benefit from understanding the effects that alcohol has on the brain both in the short and long term, as well as the most efficient ways to get the necessary treatment and
What Is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week?
Brittany Marie
Substance abuse and addiction are growing public health concerns with severe consequences for individuals, families, and communities living through a global crisis. To promote awareness and encourage an open dialogue about drug and alcohol use among young people, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) launched National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). This yearly,
Alcohol Abuse and Finance: 3 Destructive Spending Habits to Watch
GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol abuse in the U.S. rose to almost a quarter trillion dollars in 2010. This cost amounts to an average of $2.05 per drink or about $807 per person. Since alcohol abuse has nearly doubled, the cost of alcohol problems has increased severely. In the same
Alcohol and Depression: 4 Damaging Truths
GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff
Alcohol addiction and depression are two conditions that can significantly impact a person’s mental and physical health. They are also often interconnected. Alcohol and depression have a “chicken or the egg” relationship, in the sense that one can lead to the other and vice versa. Additionally, they have a mutual pull on each other; when
5 Harmful Ways Alcohol Abuse Impacts The Brain
GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff
Most people understand the adverse effects of alcohol; after all, at one point or another, we’ve experienced it. Hangovers the mornings after are apparent signs that whatever it does to the brain isn’t good. Alcohol abuse scars the liver, hurts the heart, and negatively affects the brain. Within 5 to 10 minutes of reaching your
Alcohol Poisoning: The Deadly Danger of Exceeding Your Limit
GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff
Despite what many may believe, alcohol poisoning can affect anyone and is not limited to the stereotypical “alcoholic” or first-time teenage partygoer. Alcohol poisoning can happen if you’re out celebrating with friends after a big job win or even having some wine alone at home during an emotionally difficult time. It can occur intentionally or
High-Functioning Alcoholics: Dispelling 3 Dangerous Myths
GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff
High-functioning alcoholics suffer from Alcoholic Use Disorder. Though the condition can seem milder, it carries incredible social, professional, and mental costs that are often minimized.
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