Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol
Reading Time: 3 minutesMillions of Americans develop alcohol dependence at some point in their lives. When you become physically dependent on a substance like alcohol, you may need a mix of medical treatment and behavioral therapy to recover. Alcoholism is an illness that can be difficult to diagnose and treat because alcohol is so prevalent in daily life. […]
Binge Drinking and Young Adults
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people think of binge drinking as a problem that is overwhelmingly experienced by college students hoping to unwind on a Saturday night. While this specific type of alcohol abuse is often observed in young adults, they may not be the only ones affected by their drinking habits. Substance abuse can carry serious financial, emotional, […]
Handling Increased Alcohol Use In the Pandemic
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY CYNDI TURNER, LCSW, LSATP, MAC The COVID-19 pandemic has been life-altering in many ways. As people are working from home, spending unprecedented time with loved ones, and educating and cajoling students of all ages, many are turning to drinking as a way to cope with the additional stress, isolation, and depression. We know that […]