Nearly 15 million Americans are suffering from an alcohol use disorder. Thankfully, there is an approach to alcohol addiction therapy that can help anyone who wants to beat their addiction. If you or someone you love struggles with alcohol addiction, contact Midwest Recovery online or call us at 833.627.0039 today to learn about how our…
For many people struggling with an alcohol use disorder, their alcoholism started innocently enough. People don’t start drinking and immediately become alcoholics. Instead, when looking at the causes of alcohol addiction, you will see that most people began as social or occasional drinkers when they were young. If you or someone you love struggles with…
Nearly every woman who already is or wants to become pregnant has a litany of questions and a series of valid concerns about their diet, exercise routine, and overall lifestyle, with the ultimate aim of having the healthiest baby possible. Often, one popular question is, especially a wine mom, “Is it safe to drink wine…
Alcoholism does not always look the way it does in television and movies. The reality is, alcohol abuse may not cause someone to fall over at the bar or see their lives fall apart at home. But this doesn’t mean functioning alcoholism isn’t causing significant damage. According to the National Institutes of Health, functional alcoholism…
If you turn to alcohol whenever you’re feeling stressed or get through the day, you may have an alcohol addiction. While you can’t diagnose alcoholism with a test, medical doctors and recovery specialists have criteria that help them determine whether a person has a problem that requires further treatment. While the causes of alcohol addiction…
The causes of alcoholism are complex, and researchers still do not have a complete picture. Why can one person have a glass of wine on Friday night, while for another, one glass leads to a bottle? For the person dealing with the addiction, it cannot be very clear. You may find yourself wondering, “what’s wrong…
Alcohol often plays a significant role in problems that arise in a person’s life. Health issues, financial problems, legal troubles, conflict in relationships, and even losing a job can all be attributed to chronic binge drinking. If you are ready to stop drinking, you can seek help from an addiction treatment center in Ohio. Alcohol…
Alcohol is a depressant, but the answer is not so simple. Alcohol is a legal drug in most parts of the world, including the US. The substance has profound effects on the user’s mood, neuropsychological functioning, and behavior. In the classification of drugs, alcohol often falls under two categories – stimulants and depressants. A survey…
When a loved one struggles with alcoholism, you struggle too. You want to find ways to help them, but guiding your loved one toward help can be challenging, especially if they do not recognize they have a problem. Alcoholism has many risks, from interference with daily life to an increased risk of health problems and…
If you’re worried about whether you have the signs of alcoholism, or you’re looking into it due to concern for a loved one, it’s important to know the warning signs that occur. There are both physical and psychological symptoms to keep an eye on, and it may take time for them to develop. Many people…