How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Alcohol?
How long it takes to get addicted to alcohol depends on you and your drinking habits. While some people can drink socially and never become addicted, others are unable to manage their alcohol consumption. As a result, they struggle to cut back or quit altogether when drinking causes problems in their life. Alcohol addiction is […]
What Happens When You Stop Drinking: A Timeline
What timeline of changes happens to your body when you stop drinking? Although alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous or potentially deadly, most people notice positive changes after detox and withdrawal. These positive changes include improvements in mental, physical, and emotional well-being. If you or a loved one want to quit drinking but are concerned […]
What is the Lethal Blood Alcohol Level?
Just about every person who develops an addiction to alcohol thinks they can control their drinking. For many, the problem goes beyond just negatively impacting their physical and mental health once they can no longer stop consuming alcohol. They risk drinking so much that it could actually kill them. What is a lethal blood alcohol […]
How To Stop Binge Drinking
Did you start drinking to relax or have fun and then found it became an addiction you cannot control? If you wonder how to stop binge drinking, we have the answer. Buckhead Behavioral Health in Atlanta provides the tools you need to understand how your drinking got out of control and, even more importantly, how […]
Why Do I Blackout When I Drink Alcohol?
If you are wondering, “Why do I blackout when I drink?” it is worthwhile to learn more about blackouts and why they occur. When you drink, do you find you cannot recall what happened or how you wound up someplace? This can occur in anyone who drinks excessively, whether binge drinking or having an alcohol use […]
The Dangers of Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is a common practice among teenagers and young adults due to their first experiences with alcohol. However, adults in their 30s account for about half of the total binge drinkers, according to the CDC. So, if you or someone you care about binge drinks, you need to be aware of the health risks […]
