Wet Brain: Symptoms and Recovery
Learn what wet brain is, its symptoms, and how recovery works. Northbound Treatment Services offers compassionate care for alcohol use disorders.
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Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction is a chronic disease identified by uncontrolled drinking and dependence on alcohol. Those addicted to alcohol often use it to cope with the stresses of life or mental health issues. Breaking the cycle of alcohol addiction can be very difficult, but is possible with the right treatment program.
The alcohol addiction blogs will focus on all things related to alcohol and its abuse. There will be a variety of resources available for individuals suffering from alcohol addiction. There will also be many resources available for friends and family members that are looking to understand the disease of addiction that their loved one is dealing with.
The Northbound Treatment blogs will often contain a blend of many different viewpoints. Therefore, it is not recommended to be used as professional medical advice. If you believe that you or someone you love is suffering from substance abuse or mental illness, you should speak with your doctor. However, if you do not have a doctor, we can help offer you recommendations based on your own personal situation. Please give us a call at (866) 511-2458 to discuss your options.
10 Signs That It’s Time to Seek Help for Alcohol Addiction
Whether you’ve just woken up with a hangover or you’ve found yourself dealing with financial woes due to your drinking, it can be tough to decide when it’s time to ask for help. Here, we’ll explore some of the most common signs that you or a loved one might benefit from working with an addiction
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8 Ways To Manage Alcohol Cravings During Social Events
Around 15 million Americans have an alcohol addiction,1 and drinking alcohol is often a common occurrence at social functions. Before you got sober, you may have joined your coworkers for a beer after work, enjoyed wine with your family dinners, or shared a case of beer with your friends while watching the weekend game. These and
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Common Bipolar Alcoholic Traits
When someone has a dual diagnosis, it means they have both substance abuse disorder (SUD) and a co-occurring mental health condition. With a wide range of addictive substances in the world and just as many diagnosable mental illnesses, there are almost countless combinations of potential co-occurring disorders. However, some are more common than others, including
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The Connection Between Bipolar and Alcohol Abuse
Affecting about 3% of adults, bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States[1]. The primary attributes of this mood disorder are manic highs and depressive lows. These drastic mood swings can last anywhere from a few days to a few months. If someone is
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