Understanding the Physical Effects of AlcoholAddiction, Alcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy Andrea BakerDecember 13, 2019Leave a commentAlcohol has many effects, some of which are emotional and mental, and many of which are physical. If you’re experiencing the physical effects of alcohol, it’s time to get the help and support you need. At Recovery Ranch, we can provide you with the kind of guidance and treatment that will move you into recovery.…
What Are the Physiological Effects of Alcohol?Addiction, Alcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy Andrea BakerDecember 12, 2019Leave a commentWhen people think about the problems alcohol can cause, they generally focus on physical and emotional effects. Those are both very important, but there are also physiological effects of alcohol that have to be considered. Breaking your addiction to drinking will mean reducing those effects, so you can move into recovery. Our dedicated, professional staff…
Find Out How Addictive is AlcoholAddiction, Addictions, Alcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy Andrea BakerDecember 10, 2019Leave a commentYou might be surprised to find out how addictive is alcohol. Many people drink alcoholic beverages to have a good time. Little do they know that alcohol can cause addiction. As a matter of fact, about 14.8 million people aged 12 or older had an alcohol use disorder in 2018. That’s 5.4 percent of the…
Addressing the Emotional Effects of AlcoholAddiction, Alcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy Andrea BakerDecember 9, 2019Leave a commentAlcohol addiction can be difficult and can need significant treatment. When people think of getting help for their addiction, they often think of physical treatment. But there are also emotional effects of alcohol that have been addressed. These are important to consider because they can be even more serious than physical effects in some ways.…
Alcohol Withdrawal TimelineAlcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, WithdrawalBy Andrea BakerNovember 22, 2019Leave a commentIn spite of its legal state, alcohol often produces the most intense withdrawal symptoms of any other drug. Therefore, it is critical to understand the alcohol withdrawal timeline for those who either abuse alcohol or are worried that they may be addicted. And those concerned about this danger should take an alcoholism quiz to gauge if…
Can Alcohol Cause Anxiety?Anxiety, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Mental Health, Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 29, 2018If you experience anxiety after a night of heavy drinking, you’re not alone. Colloquially coined “hangxiety,” many binge drinkers feel hyperarousal in the form of stress, shakes, guilt and worry from heavy drinking. Learn some of the reasons behind hangover anxiety. What Causes Hangover Anxiety? If you’re binge drinking or drinking several days a week, alcohol could be…
Why Do People Start Abusing Alcohol?Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchAugust 6, 2018People abuse alcohol because addiction is a chronic disease of the brain. There are a number of factors that contribute to the onset and perpetuation of alcohol abuse.
Health Risks Due to AlcoholismArticles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchJanuary 12, 2018Do you need a little extra motivation to begin your recovery journey? Even if you feel healthy now, soon the effects of alcohol abuse on your body will be impossible to ignore. Here are just some of the health risks caused by alcoholism.
Relapse Doesn’t Have to be Part of RecoveryArticles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 1, 2017“Relapse is a part of recovery.” This idiom was recited time and again in the inpatient treatment center where I spent 30 days in January 2008. The other thing I heard a lot was “addiction is a chronic disease.” Meaning that this alcoholism/addiction thing I had wasn’t going anywhere. There were treatments for it, yes,…
Why Your Alcohol Problem Makes SenseArticles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchNovember 30, 2017By Sara Schapmann Survival and self-preservation are human instincts. While no one dreams of becoming an alcoholic when they grow up, sometimes it happens, and usually for good reason. Counterintuitive as it is, alcohol abuse can be an unconscious survival mechanism. If you never learned proper coping skills to navigate life’s challenges or had the…
