“I can’t stand back and watch them throw their life away, but I can’t make them change. I want to love them, but I don’t even know how right now. Is there anything I can do?” Loving the unloveable It’s not that your loved one is a completely unlovable person. But let’s face it, they are doing things that … Read More
There’s so much pressure surrounding the process of finding a treatment center for alcoholism and drug abuse. People often think they have to find the one—that there’s just one perfect treatment center for them out of the more than 11,000 in the United States. Perhaps people think that the best treatment center is the one that will … Read More
Consider this: 7 out of 10 people who complete a treatment program of 90 days or fewer relapse within one year. And 64% of people entering rehab have already been to one before. These disconcerting numbers add fuel to the fire of the anti-rehab and anti-A.A. movement. They demand our attention—and some answers. Why do rehab … Read More
Alcohol poisoning occurs when you drink too much alcohol over a short period of time, and your blood alcohol level spikes high enough to impair the areas of the brain that control basic life support functions such as breathing and heart rate. Symptoms of alcohol poisoning The symptoms of alcohol poisoning are usually life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. … Read More
Recovery isn’t a journey to be walked alone. The compassion and cheer of others lift our spirits and invigorate our steps. While daily inspiration often comes from our beautiful family or faithful friends in A.A., encouragement to keep going can also come from reading a post from your favorite recovery blogger. Accessible and convenient, blogs … Read More
REHAB RACKET For the last two fiscal years, some Medicare funded rehabs in California have been stealing money—more than $94 million. It took an investigation by CNN and the Center for Investigative Reporting to get the state to start cracking down. Now, more than 36 clinics have been referred to the California Department of Justice … Read More
Lindsay Lohan completed her sixth round in rehab on Tuesday. Is She Serious This Time? TMZ reports that “even the skeptics in her life think she’s serious this time.” She’s is staying with a sober coach for a few days–a good start. But then, she’s right back out into the real world. Not the best idea. According … Read More
As you probably already know, chronic alcohol inhibits the absorption and usage of vital nutrients, including folic acid, zinc, vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, or thiamin. Your body cannot produce these chemicals but must obtain them through your diet. Nutrient Function Effect of Deficiency Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Converting carbohydrates into energy, especially for the brain and nervous … Read More
New Hampshire government Maggie Hassan signed a bill Tuesday making New Hampshire the 19th state and the last remaining state in New England to legalize medical marijuana. Qualified patients—such as patients with cancer or multiple sclerosis—are allowed to obtain up to two ounces of marijuana from state-sanctioned dispensaries, but they are not allowed to grow … Read More
In May, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended lowering the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) benchmark from 0.08 to 0.05. On the surface, it seems like a reasonable initiative because drunk driving accounts for a third of all road deaths in the United States. But critics—generally led by CEOs of beer companies—question the efficacy of the … Read More
