Some people may avoid quitting drinking or substance abuse because they believe they will certainly relapse at some stage in the future. However, this isn’t true, and not all people in Pinellas County who recover from addiction go on to experience relapse and further substance abuse. There are various common reasons why some people relapse …
Is Corona Making Your Sobriety Less Successful?
Overcoming addiction takes a series of daily actions, ones that keep you on track and keep you feeling good about your decision to get sober. Maybe you meet with an accountability partner weekly to discuss your triumphs and struggles, or maybe you congratulate yourself monthly with a nice dinner at your favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, a …
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Concerns About Excessive Alcohol Abuse Throughout The Pandemic
When you look around you find lots of jokes and memes flooding social media about alcohol use throughout this pandemic. Looking at it a bit closer you’ll see that the facts don’t lie: Alcohol sales are skyrocketing. In fact, in the week when shelter in place orders were being issued sales rose as much as …
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A Look at the Physical Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abusers are heavy drinkers who continue to drink no matter the consequences. This form of substance abuse can result in the destruction of families, careers, goals and often times, lives. Abusers and addicts are not the same but both experience the physical effects of the excessive consumption of alcohol. Individuals who are considered alcohol …
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Recovering from Alcohol Addiction a Day at a Time
“Alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined.” Recent studies show that thirty-two percent of heavy drinkers over the age of twelve have also used illegal drugs. Loss of control, an overwhelmed mindset, and hopelessness affect the mind of someone who is suffering from alcohol dependency. Addiction does not discriminate against age nor race …
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