What is a Functioning Alcoholic? Addiction Education, Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>AlcoholBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 8, 2021 We often think of alcoholics as individuals who have lost their jobs, family, and friends; however an estimated 1/5 of individuals with alcohol use disorders are defined as “functioning alcoholics,” meaning they still function within their career and social life. Learn how you can recognize these behaviors and the negative effects it can still have. Read more
Cannabis Usage Impacts Young Minds Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Alcohol, StudentsBy Coalition RecoveryDecember 22, 2020 As marijuana starts to become nationally legalize, we shouldn’t overlook the negative effects it can have on our health; especially to young and developing minds. Marijuana has been shown to cause long-term effects on young brains causing memory and declining cognitive function. Read more
The Signs of Overdose And What To Do Addiction Education, Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>AlcoholBy Coalition RecoverySeptember 14, 2020 Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable deaths. There are 67,367 drug overdose deaths in the United States. By knowing the signs of an overdose and what to do, we might be able to save these numbers. Read more
Wet Brain (Wernicke-Korsakoff) Syndrome & Alcoholism Alcohol, Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>AlcoholBy Coalition RecoveryMarch 31, 2020 Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, also known as “wet brain” is a brain disorder commonly associated with alcohol abuse and is caused by vitamin B1 deficiency. This disorder limits a person’s ability to remember and form memories. Read more
How Effective is Medication Assisted Treatment? Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Benzodiazepines, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Mental HealthBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 23, 2020 Medication Assisted Treatment or Medication Assisted Therapy is the use of medications alongside psychotherapies like CBT. MAT is an evidence-based therapy meaning it has been researched and been shown to be effective for the treatment of substance abuse treatment; but how effective is it? Read more
What is an Alcohol Overdose? Addiction Education, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment Programs, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>AlcoholBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 26, 2019 When people drink too much alcohol at one time, it can lead to an alcohol overdose or alcohol poisoning. According to Mayo Clinic, “Alcohol poisoning is a serious — and sometimes deadly — consequences of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. Drinking too much too quickly can affect your breathing, heart rate, body temperature and gag reflex and potentially lead to coma and death.” Read more
The Alcohol Epidemic No One Is Talking About Alcohol, Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>AlcoholBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 20, 2019 You may not be surprised to learn that we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic. You might be surprised to learn what 88,000 people die per year from alcohol related deaths compared to 77,000 from opioids. So why do we tend to focus on one and not the other? The answer lies in the way our culture views each drug. Read more
Medications To Treat Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Alcohol, Medically Assisted TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 29, 2019 For those going through the recovery process, one of the hardest challenges to overcome is the physical dependency on alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are typically very uncomfortable and in some cases can be even fatal. Thankfully there are medications to help alleviate these Read more
10 Things I Wish I had Known Earlier About Alcoholism Addiction Education, Alcohol, Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>AlcoholBy Coalition RecoveryAugust 14, 2019 Everyone reaches a certain age and thinks, “Wow, I wish I could go back in time and tell myself ____.” Many people who used to be alcohol abusers think the same thing about the period they were alcoholics. They wish someone had told them how easy it could happen to them and how they wouldn’t realize how much alcohol affected their lives until it was too late. Read more
Alcohol Use Disorder Addiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>AlcoholBy Coalition RecoveryJuly 16, 2019 A brief overview of alcohol use disorder; also known as alcoholism. How to know if you or a loved one has a problem, the consequences of having an alcohol addiction, and what to do if you suspect you or someone else might. Read more
