Alcohol Detox
Once you’ve made the decision that you need to stop alcohol, the next question is how to safely go through alcohol detox. Alcohol is a legalized drug and one of the most dangerous drugs to detox from. Alcohol works by depressing the Central Nervous System (CNS). Abrupt cessation of alcohol can cause the CNS [...]

Alcohol Detox Center
An alcohol detox center is a place to safely detox from the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the most dangerous forms of drugs to detox from as quitting cold turkey can interrupt the Central Nervous System (CNS) resulting in Grand Mal seizures.
How do you know if you need an alcohol detox [...]

Alcohol and Binge-drinking
Binge-drinking is categorized by the heavy consumption of alcohol in a short period of time, usually in a social setting such as at a party or event; although it can also refer to drinking heavily over a period of days in which normal responsibilities are neglected.
Who is at Risk for Binge-Drinking?
Binge-drinking has been [...]

Alcohol Dependency
Alcohol dependency is typically used interchangeably with alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Alcohol dependency is established when a person suffers withdrawal symptoms when he or she quits drinking. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe depending upon the stage of dependency a person has reached. The difference between alcohol dependency and alcoholism is whether [...]

Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse frequently occurs in response to stressful or traumatic life events. People who abuse alcohol are typically trying to numb or escape painful emotions that arise as a result of numerous situations. These may include the loss of a loved one whether by break-up or death, family illness, abuse whether verbal, emotional or [...]