Detox and Treatment

DBT may be covered by your insurance provider in conjunction with your inpatient or outpatient treatment plan. To see if your insurance provider covers all or at least part of the cost of rehab treatment, call us or use our online verification form below. Research by McMain et al. (2018) in the “American Journal of […]

It’s important to note that in some cases, alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous or even life-threatening. That’s why it’s crucial you speak to a healthcare professional before significantly reducing your alcohol consumption. Recovering from a drug addiction requires a strong body and mind. For both to work together, a healthy, well-planned diet will give a […]

On the surface, making amends might sound as simple as offering a sincere apology for your treatment of others, but there’s more to this cornerstone Twelve Step practice. There are many profound differences between giving someone an apology and making amends with them. Simply put, an apology is like putting a band aid on a […]

These strategies can effectively lower alcohol-related harms for everyone, including people younger than 21. Young people who use alcohol are more likely to be sexually active at earlier ages, to have sexual intercourse more often, and to have unprotected sex. Parents and teachers can play a meaningful role in shaping youth’s attitudes toward drinking. Parents, […]

Mutual-support groups provide peer support for stopping or reducing drinking. Group meetings are available in most communities at low or no cost, and at convenient times and locations—including an increasing presence online. This means they can be especially helpful to individuals at risk for relapse to drinking. Combined with medications and behavioral treatment provided by […]

These fluctuations play a vital role in the sleep-wake cycle, and when they are weakened—or absent—a person may feel alert when they want to sleep and sleepy when they want to be awake. First off, while wine and other alcohols have notorious sedative effects, it’s important to note that these drinks also have calories, which […]

This is no more than seven drinks per week for females and no more than 14 per week for males. Some people can safely stay within this recommendation for low-risk drinking. Adolescents are more susceptible to brain damage from alcohol use than adults. Teenagers are likely to engage in high-risk behaviors, such as driving under […]

Imagine if they could help you choose healthier types of food.” Or, different ways to drink. Rap was more likely than Billboard music to contain alcohol references, unlike similarities observed between Billboard, television, and YouTube music. We all know that people drinking love to be loud when speaking, so imagine how much louder you may […]

Over time, heavy alcohol use can result in changes to the skin. This is because of the damage that alcohol can do to the body’s organs as well as chemicals in the body. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that alcohol affects the aging process. Let’s also take a look at why, […]

It occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. It can accelerate your metabolism and cause a rapid or irregular heartbeat and unintentional weight loss. If you have depression or anxiety or are under a lot of stress, you may wake up with a racing heart from time to time. Several […]