Your gut and brain function better on clean, unprocessed foods. Changing your eating habits to reflect around foods that better your brain and gut health can help you feel more motivated, happier, and healthier. As a result, eating healthier can help you sustain recovery and improve your mental health. The Connection Between Eating Habits and […]
Tag Archives: Drinking
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Aug
Aug
When you are at the beginning of recovery, it is best to stay away from social situations where people are drinking. When attending social events, whether they are work-related or personal, you likely will be offered a drink or asked why you are not partaking. There are several practical reasons you can use to explain […]
14
Apr
Apr
When it comes to alcoholism, many individuals often picture what they see portrayed in movies and mainstream media. This portrayal typically involves an older man stumbling home with no connections to his family, unable to hold down a job, and consistently spending money on booze. However, individuals struggling with alcoholism often do not fit into […]
15
Feb
Feb
With the stress of potential loss of income, unemployment, and increased social isolation, people have increased binge drinking at home during the pandemic. A new study by UTHealth School of Public Health says the longer people stay at home, the greater the increase in binge drinking. By recognizing you have a problem, the better the […]
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Sep
Sep
A friend or family member can enjoy regular alcoholic beverages without developing an alcohol addiction; however, if that person begins to display abnormal behavior and engage in more frequent drinking, they may be showing signs of early addiction. Know the signs of addiction and appropriate strategies to approach this person with your concerns. Signs of […]
09
Aug
Aug
Being in quarantine can leave you with a lot of free time. It is stressful, and you may feel like you have nothing to do while locked up in your house. A lot of people choose to kill this extra time with alcohol. By learning healthy coping methods, you can identify whether your drinking is […]
Addiction, Treatment
While Women Without Children Drink More, Drinking Behaviors Are Increasing Across All Groups
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Apr
Apr
Between the years of 2006 to 2010, heavy alcohol use led to almost 90,000 deaths and a combined 2.5 million years of potential life lost among American people. According to a study from Columbia University, increases in binge drinking continue to rise, regardless of parental status. Binge drinking is when someone has more than five […]
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May
May
We live in a culture where alcohol is common. At least 60 percent of American adults drink at least occasionally and about one in six American adults binge-drinks four times a month or more. We drink with dinner, we drink watching sports, and we drink to celebrate. With drinking being common and socially accepted, it […]