by Valiant | Nov 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
Detoxing from alcohol can range from unpleasant to life threatening, and often medical supervision is required when the alcohol addiction is severe or the alcohol abuse has been going on for a long time. The symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and some...
by Valiant | Nov 8, 2013 | relapse prevention
If you have an eating disorder then the end of the year holidays can be especially tricky. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are all holidays that involve eating and drinking. For someone with an eating disorder these holidays can be just as tempting as they are...
by Valiant | Nov 4, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Shop Early for the Holidays to Stay Sober- Shopping early for the holidays can help you stay sober and prevent relapse. Last minute shopping means crowded stores, traffic jams, and other stressful situations that are best avoided if you are in recovery. Stress can...
by Valiant | Nov 1, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies
1. Permanent and irreversible bran damage can result from chronic or heavy drinking because of alcohol abuse and addiction. Every time you consume alcohol you destroy brain cells, and the more you drink the more damage you do to your brain. Over time permanent brain...