By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: April 16, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), more than 15 million adults suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Many of them have tried to quit numerous times, but have been unsuccessful. AUD is a serious disease that can…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: March 29, 2022 Updated: March 16, 2022 Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Even a small amount can impair judgment and coordination. Larger amounts can make it dangerous to get behind the wheel of a car. The more you drink before driving, the more likely you are to…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: March 22, 2022 Updated: March 15, 2022 Some people struggling with alcoholism are curious as to how to detox from alcohol. Many of them don’t understand that it takes the help of medical professionals. Trying to self-detox can be very dangerous because of how the substance affects your vital…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: January 2, 2022 Updated: January 5, 2022 When people suffer from addiction, it’s hard for them to think about living without the presence of drugs. They are quite literally dependent on them to feel normal. In fact, they may start to wonder…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: January 2, 2022 Updated: January 5, 2022 Some very significant things in life can cause a lot of stress, but many people do not recognize the signs of stress when they develop a problem with it. Then they live their lives stressed out…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: November 30, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 The holidays are stressful for so many reasons. For a person struggling with mental health or substance use concerns, normal holiday stress can feel unmanageable. Dealing with difficult family members, financial stress, and feeling pressure…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD read more Published: November 30, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 If your goal is to remain sober this Christmas, you aren’t alone. The holidays provide ample opportunities to reflect on past experiences, failures, and traumas that can make people…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: November 30, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 The term “enabler” is a catch-all phrase for anyone who supports, condones, or catalyzes bad or uncommon behavior in others. The term “enabler” is most often associated with high-profile substance abuse and addiction. It can…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD read more Published: November 30, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 What is nutritional therapy, and how does it benefit addiction recovery? When you check into a rehabilitation facility for treatment, you may receive one or more forms of counseling…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Author Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD Dr. Merle Dean Williamson, MD read more Published: October 28, 2021 Updated: November 29, 2021 In drug addiction recovery, clients learn how to maintain their newfound sobriety. One of the most important focuses is on learning how to cope with stress, temptations, and obstacles…