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Breaking The Cycle: The Go Sober Difference

Breaking The Cycle: The Go Sober Difference

On average, those who struggle with alcohol dependence go through typical treatment about six times before they are able to fully get rid of that dependence. At Go Sober, 80% of our patients go through our program once and are then alcohol free for the rest of their life.  Instead of going through the cycle of alcohol treatment, break the cycle and begin your treatment with Go Sober. The treatment program at Go Sober is unlike anything...

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Breaking The Cycle: The Go Sober Difference

On average, those who struggle with alcohol dependence go through typical treatment about six times before they are able to fully get rid of that dependence. At Go Sober, 80% of our patients go through our program once and are then alcohol free for the rest of their...

Navigating the Storm: The Impact of Alcohol Use Disorder on Families and the Path to Healing

Living with a loved one who struggles with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is like navigating a relentless storm. The effects are far-reaching, touching every aspect of family life and leaving a trail of emotional, financial, and relational challenges in its wake. As...

How To Know If You Have Alcohol Use Disorder

In our last blog, we discussed what alcohol use disorder, or alcohol dependence, is and what some of the signs are. We are going to continue with this topic, but in this blog, we will be going over what questions you can ask yourself or a loved one to figure out if...

First DUI Offense in Colorado: All You Need to Know

Contrary to popular belief, a first DUI offense in Colorado is not considered a traffic crime but a misdemeanor offense. For comparison, it is similar to a class 1 misdemeanor in terms of severity. If convicted, you can spend up to a year in jail, lose your license...

Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder

Many people don’t realize that they have a troubled relationship with alcohol until something happens that forces them to face reality. They lose their job, face DUI charges, or a significant relationship falls apart. Suddenly, they can’t deny the impact alcohol has...

Spending The Holiday Season Sober

‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, but for those of you living a sober lifestyle, the holidays can be a time where you’re constantly surrounded by alcohol. Holiday culture tends to have a strong emphasis on alcohol and drinking. From the spiked eggnog to the hot...

Alcohol and The Effects On Your Brain

Alcohol consumption, while often socially accepted and widely practiced, has profound effects on the brain, influencing everything from neurotransmitter function to long-term cognitive abilities. This article delves into the scientific understanding of how alcohol...

Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder

Many people don’t realize that they have a troubled relationship with alcohol until something happens that forces them to face reality. They lose their job, face DUI charges, or a significant relationship falls apart. Suddenly, they can’t deny the impact alcohol has...

Depression and Alcohol

While it probably won’t hurt to have a glass of wine or a beer with dinner occasionally, turning to alcohol in order to get through your day could be a sign of a more serious problem. Alcohol use, and abuse have continued to have a strong link to depression. Nearly...

How Can I Stop Drinking?

When you’re addicted to alcohol, you feel hopeless. You want to quit drinking but it seems impossible. You have tried to stop before, but inevitably, you end up picking up the bottle again. This can make you feel like a complete failure. The truth is, it isn’t your...

Alcohol and The Effects On Your Brain

Alcohol consumption, while often socially accepted and widely practiced, has profound effects on the brain, influencing everything from neurotransmitter function to long-term cognitive abilities. This article delves into the scientific understanding of how alcohol...

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Help Someone Else Quit

It’s Not About “Willpower”: The Science of Alcohol Addiction

By now, you have resolved to stop drinking countless times. You know how much it hurts your loved ones when you drink. You know that it impacts your job performance. You know that your life is at risk due to your drinking. Yet every time you say, “this is my last...

Depression and Alcohol

While it probably won’t hurt to have a glass of wine or a beer with dinner occasionally, turning to alcohol in order to get through your day could be a sign of a more serious problem. Alcohol use, and abuse have continued to have a strong link to depression. Nearly...

The Physical Effects of Alcohol

We’re all aware of the effects that alcohol has on your brain. The impaired judgment, blurry vision, and slower motor skills are all common effects of alcohol than adults are, for the most part, very familiar with. However, it's important to look at the physical...

What is Alcohol Use Disorder?

While there are many people who can occasionally have a drink or two without issue, for others, alcohol causes major problems in their lives. People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) struggle to control their drinking, which negatively impacts several areas of their...

What is Alcoholism?

Alcohol is not a new substance. Since the beginning of time, almost every single culture has used some type of alcoholic beverage. We even know that alcoholic beverages like wine and beer were considered healthier alternatives since they did not have the knowledge or...

The Relationship Between Alcohol and Mental Health

There is a direct correlation between alcoholism and a decrease in mental health. This is something we know and have heard many times before. However, many do not know what that exactly means and how alcoholism specifically affects the brain. With over three million...

Recognizing Early Signs of AUD In A Loved One Or Friend

Recognizing the early signs of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in a loved one can be challenging. Often, the signs are subtle and easily overlooked, especially in the early stages. However, early detection and intervention can significantly improve the chances of recovery...

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Alcohol and The Effects On Your Brain

Alcohol consumption, while often socially accepted and widely practiced, has profound effects on the brain, influencing everything from neurotransmitter function to long-term cognitive abilities. This article delves into the scientific understanding of how alcohol...

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Alcohol and The Effects On Your Brain

Alcohol consumption, while often socially accepted and widely practiced, has profound effects on the brain, influencing everything from neurotransmitter function to long-term cognitive abilities. This article delves into the scientific understanding of how alcohol...

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Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder

Many people don’t realize that they have a troubled relationship with alcohol until something happens that forces them to face reality. They lose their job, face DUI charges, or a significant relationship falls apart. Suddenly, they can’t deny the impact alcohol has...

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