Addiction is a complex and devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It does not discriminate based on age, gender, or socioeconomic status and can impact anyone from any background. However, one particular combination of substances has been...
Alcohol addiction is common in the country and this disease has touched and affected many lives. Addiction is a disease that changes how a person’s brain and central nervous system function, making it hard for them to stop drinking, even if they wanted to. Over...
Alcoholism is one of the world’s most common - and most damaging - drug addictions. Alcohol addiction in particular can be quite difficult to overcome, largely because it is such a prevalent drug in our society, and is easily accessible by all. For this reason,...
There are many factors that go into the development of an alcohol use disorder: one of these can be genetics. Individuals with a genetic history of addiction are considered at a greater risk of developing an addiction. At Findlay Recovery, that doesn't worry us....
The link between drugs, alcohol, and mental health is intense and complex. Specifically looking at alcohol which is often considered socially acceptable to relax and cope with stress. We know that alcohol is a depressant, and it can lead to increased stress,...
One thing that many people are confused about regarding alcohol addiction and other forms of addiction is whether or not it’s right to consider it a disease. There are lots of things to discuss when it comes to this matter, and we’re going to cover them all in more...
If you indulge in a glass of alcoholic wine now and then, there is no cause for alarm. Over 80% of adults have admitted to drinking alcohol at some point. However, while enjoying a drink from time to time may not necessarily be harmful to the body, heavy or...
Alcohol addiction kills approximately 95,000 people every year. This doesn’t include the victims of drunk driving or tragic accidents. Substance abuse also plays a top role in most child welfare removals. If you are ready to stop drinking alcohol safely, consider...