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What is Alcoholism?
Alcohol is not a new substance. Since the beginning of time, almost every single culture has used some type of...
The Life-Threatening Dangers of Alcohol
From the years of 1999 to 2017, there have been almost one million people who have died from alcohol-related incidents...
What Do They Mean When They Call Alcohol a Depressant?
Alcohol is the most widely used and consumed drug in the entire world. Alcohol is all around us, and many times our...
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...
The Brain and Addiction
The term “addiction”is derived from the Latin term meaning “enslaved by” or “bound to”. It is not a character 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...
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...
Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder
Many people don’t realize that they have a troubled relationship with alcohol until something happens that forces them...
The Dangers of Drinking and Driving
As an outpatient alcohol treatment center in Denver, we have seen the way drinking and driving can destroy lives. Many...
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....
Supporting Your Loved One With Alcohol Addiction
When your loved one finally faces the truth about their alcohol addiction, you may be feeling a mix of emotions. You...
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...
What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking?
Alcohol has negatively impacted your life in so many ways that you’re finally ready to go sober. You may be prepared...
Why Can’t I Stop Drinking?
You have tried to quit before, but it never seems to stick. You may go a few days or even a couple of weeks without...
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...
