If you want to recover from alcohol abuse or alcoholism, you need to complete a detox. An alcohol detox is the first step toward lifelong sobriety. What happens during alcohol detox? A great place to start is by learning more about what detox entails, the goals of a detox and what to expect. Do you…
The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) are the basis for many alcohol treatment programs. This is the first method that comes to mind when most people think about alcohol treatment. The set of principles helps alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety. However, a 12-step program is most successful when rehab centers like Crestview Recovery combine…
Addiction treatment programs are challenging, but they have many benefits that come from the hard work you will put into it. This is not a process that you have to go through on your own. Addiction treatment help is available to you from a range of professionals and, in some cases, family. With a few…
Most health associations classify alcoholism as a disease. Unlike alcohol abuse, one of the most classic signs of alcoholism is the inability to limit how often and how much one drinks. This pattern of uncontrollable drinking oftentimes consumes every aspect of an individual’s life, even when it begins to affect his or her life negatively.…
For anyone who uses alcohol, and even many who don’t, a common question might be, why do people binge drink? Binge drinking is more common than a lot of people think, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. It’s very easy to fall into the binge drinking category since it doesn’t take very many drinks…
Wanting to quit drinking and knowing how to quit drinking are two very different things. While there are plenty of suggestions for people struggling with alcoholism, not all of those suggestions are helpful, effective, or even safe. Use this guide if you’re serious about fighting back against alcohol addiction and striving toward lifelong sobriety. Do…
Alcoholism is a serious but commonly overlooked epidemic in the United States. Often, the only way to understand the scope of the problem is to look at the numbers in black and white. Take a closer look at these United States alcoholism statistics to understand the reality of this issue. Need to know more about…
Alcohol abuse is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest. At Crestview Recovery, we offer both women’s and men’s alcohol rehab so people get the help they need. Yet even while parents are seeking recovery, their children may continue to suffer. Close to 1-in-5 adults today grew up with alcoholic parents. Many…
A question that many people have is “Why is rehab important to the recovery process?” Many people wonder what rehab can offer to them that they cannot get or achieve on their own. It is also common for people to believe they can stop using drugs and alcohol whenever they want to. The fact is,…
As scientists learn more about addiction, their knowledge improves treatment methods. One common pattern in substance abuse is that of the three stages of addiction. These stages show how addiction develops and continues. By understanding the stages, it’s possible to use the knowledge for a better chance of lasting sobriety. Do you need an addiction…