Grey area drinking (GAD) refers to a pattern of drinking behavior that falls somewhere between social drinking and destructive drinking. While it can be hard to pinpoint precisely where harmless social drinking ends and potentially problematic grey drinking begins, it is an easy line to cross. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)…
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, many women in recovery face an important question. How can they maintain their sobriety on this festive day? After all, alcohol is traditionally an important part of many holidays, including Thanksgiving. By planning in advance, you can make the goal of staying sober much easier to achieve. A few women’s supportive…
Rehab programs are essential resources for effective recovery from substance addiction. They provide the specialized treatment needed to get and stay sober. Today, increasing numbers of women drink alcohol excessively—and for some, heavy drinking leads to struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Many women need the targeted care a women’s alcohol rehab center provides. Women’s…
Depression is America’s most common mental health disorder, and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the nation’s most common serious substance abuse problem. Given these facts, it’s not surprising that depression and alcoholism frequently overlap. Unfortunately, the result can be more severe than depression or alcoholism alone when this happens. If you’re affected by both conditions,…
Some people addicted to alcohol show apparent signs that they have a drinking problem. However, others affected by alcoholism may be harder to recognize. That’s true because they still seem to remain generally functional in daily life. People in this second category are sometimes known as high-functioning alcoholics. But make no mistake, high-functioning or not,…
Excessive alcohol use comes with several serious risks, including alcoholism and serious, non-addicted alcohol abuse. They also include the possibility of developing alcohol poisoning. In addition, you may drink enough to become blackout drunk. An alcohol blackout can endanger your health in multiple ways. You can black out even if you’re not affected by diagnosable…
There is an ongoing need for effective drug and alcohol rehab programs no matter where you live. That’s true because tens of millions of Americans have some kind of serious substance problem. Alcohol problems are especially common. If you’re one of the many women affected by alcohol addiction, help is available. However, to get that…
Every weekday, millions of Americans drink alcohol before work or while on the job. And millions more do their jobs while coping with the effects of a hangover. While many of those affected are men, women also make up a significant percentage of affected workers. If you fall into this sizable category, you may need…
Anyone who drinks heavy amounts of alcohol runs a risk for serious problems with abuse and addiction. However, women who drink have different levels of risk than men who drink. These gender-related differences impact women in a variety of ways. That impact may include a need for treatment in a women’s alcohol rehab center. At…
Rehab programs have a wide range of options for helping women with substance problems. However, not all of these options are equal. Some treatment options lack rigorous scientific research to support their effectiveness. In contrast, others are based on scientific evidence and proven to be effective. It’s important to understand the difference in choosing proven…