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A Look at Heavy Drinking and Divorce Rates According to multiple studies including “Alcohol consumption and divorce rates in the United States” there is support to indicate that heavy drinking impacts divorce rates in the United States.  Another study looked at over 4500 married couples and found that couples with one heavy drinker were most […]

Many people underestimate the amount of alcohol that is in a standard drink.  The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH) has released guidelines to what is in one standard drink.  According to their guidelines one standard drink is equivalent to: 12 fl oz of regular beer (usually around 5% alcohol) 8-9 fl oz

Overcoming the Cost for Alcohol Treatment Only a small percentage of people suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) actually seek treatment.  One potential reason is the fear that treatment may be too expensive.  Many people fear that they will be unable to afford rehab or outpatient treatments and do not want to be a financial

In an effort to bring awareness about alcohol addiction and engage the community the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), now known as Facing Addiction with NCADD) has helped to establish April as Alcohol Awareness Month.  Since 1987, the month of April has been designated to help reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism

A look at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH) monitors trends in alcohol consumption.  In a 2018 study focusing on the consumption of alcohol by 8th, 10th and 12th graders, the NIH found that 23.5% of 8th graders have consumed alcohol within their

Legislation Regarding Alcohol and Drug Treatment Abuse Recovery and Treatment Facilities Former California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill No. 823.  This legislation requires the adoption of minimum standards of care for alcohol and drug treatment facilities.  It was signed into law on September 26, 2018.  The law requires the State Department of

A Look at How Alcohol Consumption Can Affect Your Weight Even recreational alcohol consumption may affect your weight according to researchers.  If you are trying to lose weight you may want to consider giving up alcohol altogether in order to shed the pounds. A recent study published on Alcohol Consumption and Obesity, finds that  consumption

4 Common Myths About Alcohol Addiction and Sobriety There are a ton of myths surrounding alcoholism and recovery.  Addiction is a lifelong disease that cannot be cured overnight.  Most people who have experienced Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) experience struggles throughout their life related to the disease.  Understanding the myths surrounding addiction and the path to

Recovering from alcohol addiction may require more than counseling.  In some cases, a medical doctor may prescribe medication to help with addiction and alcohol use disorder (AUD).  Some of the drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for decades to combat alcohol dependence. Disulfiram Disulfiram was the first medicine approved

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism binge drinking is “a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above.”  Binge drinking is the result of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. Binge drinking can have serious health consequences