by Jodee Redmond | Dec 20, 2019 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse |
Serving in the military is not like any other type of career choice. It’s not just a job; it’s a unique culture and way of life that puts servicemen and women under a considerable amount of stress. It’s a culture that also has some strict rules about drug use among...
by Jodee Redmond | Nov 30, 2019 | Alcohol Abuse, Recovery |
If you’re in recovery from alcohol use disorder, you know that you have to learn new skills to navigate sobriety. One of those skills is knowing how to turn down alcohol in social situations. The person offering the drink may not realize that you are in recovery or...
by Jodee Redmond | Oct 4, 2019 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse |
When talking about addiction, the words tolerance and dependence also get used often. Some people use these terms interchangeably, thinking they are the same. This isn’t the case. Knowing the difference between tolerance, dependence, and addiction could save your life...
by Jodee Redmond | Aug 28, 2019 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse |
When you think about binge drinking, more than likely the first thing that comes to mind is young people throwing parties and indulging in too much alcohol. The truth is that college students aren’t the only ones who engage in this type of behavior. Binge drinking is...
by Jodee Redmond | Mar 20, 2019 | Alcohol Abuse |
Anyone who has overindulged in drinking can tell you about the unpleasant symptoms of a hangover the following morning. Along with the physical symptoms, some people also experience some psychological symptoms, too. When these spin out of control, they are commonly...
by Jodee Redmond | Jan 21, 2019 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse |
It’s not uncommon for people who use drugs to use more than one at a time. Many people don’t consider alcohol to be a drug, even though it has the capability to alter a person’s mood and perceptions when they are under its influence. When heroin and alcohol are mixed,...
