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How to Help a Friend with a Drinking Problem

Dana Hinders October 15, 2019

Support from caring friends and family is crucial in helping individuals in recovery stay sober, but knowing how to approach a friend’s drinking problem isn’t always easy. If you’re worried about your friend’s alcohol use, this article offers tips to help you express your concerns and encourage your friend to seek treatment.   6 Tips for Helping a Friend with a Drinking Problem Educate Yourself Addiction is a biologically based brain disease and not the

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Middle-Aged Women Often Hide Struggles with Addiction

Dana Hinders June 11, 2019

Although many people assume that addiction is a problem associated solely with young men, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that middle-aged women are the fastest growing segment of people struggling with addiction. Overdose deaths among women age 30-64 have quadrupled since 1999.   Common Substance Abuse Patterns Among Middle-Aged Women Addiction in middle-aged women can take many forms, but the most common forms of substance abuse include: Alcohol. Since alcohol is legal for

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How to Forgive an Addicted Parent

Dana Hinders March 20, 2019

Forgiving an addicted parent is not easy, but it’s a vital part of the process of moving forward with your life. Until you let go of the pain of your past, it’s impossible to live fully in the present.   Acknowledge Your Experience Your parent’s addiction may have affected you in a number of ways. For example: You may have worried about your parent overdosing or being incarcerated. You may have been forced to assume

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What Makes Men Vulnerable to Addiction?

Dana Hinders February 14, 2019

Although gender-based differences in substance abuse patterns have been declining, men are still significantly more likely than women to develop an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Understanding the factors that can make men vulnerable to addiction can help you better determine the type of care your loved one needs.   5 Reasons Men Are Vulnerable to Addiction There is no single factor that causes someone to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Experts believe

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Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Through the Generations

Dana Hinders November 19, 2018

Environmental risk factors associated with a parent who abuses drugs or alcohol can also perpetuate the cycle of addiction, but it’s important to keep in mind that there is always hope for a brighter future. With treatment and a strong support system, this cycle can be broken.   How Addiction Is Passed Down from Parent to Child For many people, addiction begins in the early teen or young adult years. Young people who abuse drugs

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How Drug and Alcohol Abuse Affects the Veteran Community

Dana Hinders July 22, 2018

People of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds can struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. However, among those who are veterans of the armed forces, substance abuse is most often related to PTSD.   A Common Problem Even though stigma makes many veterans reluctant to talk about mental health issues, substance abuse related to PTSD is quite common. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs: 20% of veterans with PTSD also have a substance

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Alcohol’s Damaging Effects on the Brain

Dana Hinders February 20, 2018

The brain is a complex web of connections controlling bodily responses, cognitive function, and mood. Even just a few drinks can affect the brain by changing how neurotransmitters relay information, but long-term abuse of alcohol can have severe consequences for your overall health and wellbeing. Someone who drinks heavily for an extended period of time can develop noticeable deficits in brain function. The risk of brain damage related to alcohol abuse varies depending upon a

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Is Alcoholism Treatment Needed After a DUI?

Dana Hinders December 20, 2017

Although the court doesn’t always order an offender to seek substance abuse treatment after a DUI, being convicted of drunk driving may be a sign of a drinking problem.   DUI Facts Drinking and driving is extremely dangerous, no matter how experienced you believe you are behind the wheel. Alcohol impairs judgement, coordination, vision, hearing, and reaction time. Consider the following statistics: Alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents account for nearly 1/3 of all traffic fatalities in

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What to Do When a Loved One Refuses Addiction Treatment

Dana Hinders November 2, 2017

Watching a friend or family member struggle with substance abuse is heartbreaking. Planning an intervention to express your concern and stress the need for treatment is a great idea, but interventions aren’t always effective. When your loved one refuses to admit the severity of his or her addiction, you need to adapt your strategy.   6 Actions to Take When a Loved One Refuses Addiction Treatment Follow Through on Consequences If you’ve expressed your concern

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Delirium Tremens (DTs) and Alcohol Withdrawal

Dana Hinders September 14, 2017

Alcohol has a depressive effect on your nervous system, slowing down brain function and the way your nerves send messages back and forth throughout the body. When you consume large amounts of alcohol for an extended time period, the body starts to adapt to this depressive state by working harder to keep your nerves properly communicating with each other. If you suddenly stop drinking, the brain needs time to adjust to its normal functioning. This

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