Detox and Rehab for Alcoholism: How to Know There’s a Problem and What to Do About It
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is split into mild, moderate and severe and more extreme cases need detox and rehab for alcoholism. Alcoholism is chronic and marked by an uncontrollable urge to consume alcohol despite harmful consequences. It’s not mild abuse; it’s a severe disorder. The brain undergoes changes making resistance to drinking almost impossible. This […]
When Does Drinking Become Alcoholism? Warning Signs, Self-Assessment and What to Do Next
Drinking becomes alcoholism when you lose control over how much you drink, keep drinking despite real consequences, and start needing alcohol to feel normal. There is no specific number of drinks or years of use that draws the line. The line is crossed when alcohol stops being something you choose and starts being something you […]
Alcohol Related Brain Disorders: Memory Loss, Wernicke-Korsakoff and the Recovery Window
Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders (ARBD) is an umbrella term that covers different conditions including Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome (wet brain) and alcohol-induced dementia.