Detox and Treatment

After a few drinks, all my best friend wants to do is give hugs and cuddle—doesn’t much matter who. Once he locks onto you (we are still trying to figure out what triggers him), he will quickly and relentlessly violate anyone’s definition of personal space. Due to my condition I have on countless occasions been […]

Severe and complicated alcohol withdrawal requires treatment in a hospital — sometimes in the ICU. While receiving treatment, healthcare providers will want to monitor you continuously to make sure you don’t develop life-threatening complications. Alcohol withdrawal (alcohol withdrawal syndrome) is a range of symptoms that can happen if you stop or significantly reduce alcohol intake […]

Some have genetic conditions that mean it’s very easy for them to experience intoxication from alcohol. Others may be more susceptible to intoxication and DTs because of medications they take, health conditions and other factors. If you suddenly stop drinking, it’s like the alcohol side letting go of the rope. Suddenly, your CNS doesn’t have […]

Contact us today to learn more about detox and treatment programs that can help you overcome withdrawal and begin a healthier, alcohol-free future. When you drink alcohol, it releases a burst of dopamine, serotonin, and other “feel good” chemicals in your brain. With prolonged alcohol use, your body can come to rely on alcohol to feel […]

A lack or disruption in a person’s social support system can lead to substance or behavioral addiction. Traumatic experiences that affect coping abilities can also lead to addictive behaviors. Overcoming an SUD is not as simple as resisting the temptation to take drugs. Like many other chronic conditions, treatment is available for substance use disorders. […]

The evidence shows that every day, people choose to recover from addiction on their own. One way or another, they learn and deploy a set of skills that help them get through the strong cravings and urges of the difficult early stages of recovery. Some of the most helpful strategies for dealing with cravings are […]

Talk to your doctor or a drug treatment specialist about what to expect as you experience alcohol withdrawal. Ask your doctor whether any medications may help in the process. Identify a family member or friend who you can call on to provide emotional support. Instead of reaching out to others for connection, you may turn […]

An hour or two later, you’re more intoxicated than you wanted to be. Binge drinkers often have a harder time with tasks that involve impulse control, leading to reckless or dangerous behavior. Many alcoholic beverages have lots of calories, and you might not notice that because they’re so easy to consume. For example, if a […]

If you can demonstrate to those closest to you that you are making an effort to include them in your recovery, then you will start to feel more motivated to continue. You will strengthen your bonds, which can support you on your path to lifelong recovery. Once you’re able to refocus your mind on recovery, […]

To further study the pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interaction in between ABT-436 and alcohol, Katz et al., (2016) conducted a single-dose clinical study in twenty moderate alcohol drinkers. Each individual received the 4 possible combinations of a single 1,000 mg ABT-436 dose (or matching placebo) and a single 0.5 g/kg alcohol dose (or placebo for alcohol) […]