You may have heard that alcohol is a depressant, and you may be wondering what that means. That’s okay, don’t be afraid to ask, it’s the best way to learn new things. What is a Depressant? Generally speaking, alcohol aside, a depressant is a substance that works to lower the amount of stimulation one feels, …
Four Loko is still around, but their original recipe has been changed after the brand got backlash from the FDA, Universities, and when there were all sorts of problems and dangerous situations arising when people would drink it. Is Four Loko Dangerous? Beer or whisky: Which is more harmful? Four Loko’s original recipe contained four …
When you’re drinking lot, sometimes you’ll have a moment where it just hits you: I need to stop drinking. This thought might be in the back of your mind every single time you pour a drink. That’s pretty normal, for people who drink a lot, especially when they’ve started to notice negative impacts on their …
We’ve recently come across some people asking questions about comparing different types of alcohol, and which is more harmful, for example beer or whisky? This is an interesting question to consider, because there’s kind of a direct answer, but there are a lot of caveats and things to explain, too. Looking at questions like this …
There are different types of rehab. Some of them are more “invasive” to your current lifestyle, for lack of a better word. To phrase it differently, some types of rehab will have you going away to another state, or even another country in some cases – whereas there are also types of rehab that aim …
A common fear when someone starts to think about going into treatment for alcoholism is all of the logistical issues they’ll need to figure out. This can include, but isn’t limited to, finding someone to look after your pets, finding a way to get your bills paid while you’re away (which can be very difficult …
Working in a rehab center can be a very rewarding career. Knowing that you’re making a difference for someone, especially for people who feel like they’ve never really had someone looking out for them, can feel truly enriching and fulfilling. It can also be a very stressful job, it can be discouraging, it can be …
There’s nothing that prepares you for the upcoming day than getting a good night’s sleep, but if you’re drinking alcohol the night before, then your body probably has different plans. Keep in mind that just because you’ve passed out from drinking, that doesn’t mean your body is actually getting a restful sleep. Here’s what you …
This might be a controversial topic for some people, because you might not hear what you’re hoping to hear. On the other hand, what you hear could change your life, and it might be exactly what you need to hear. Are you looking for easy ways to stop drinking? The truth about finding easy ways …
There are many negative effects of drinking, especially heavy drinking over a long period of time, but some people can be impacted much sooner, too. Drinking can cause harm and damage to your body and physical health, and your mental health. It can make it harder to maintain relationships, harder to get ahead at work, …
