The Washington Post has reported that suspected overdoses ,not all of them fatal, nationally jumped 18% in March 2020, 29% in April 2020, and 42% in May 2020. These numbers were collected from data gathered from ambulance teams, hospitals, and police. The theory is that the culprit behind the spikes is the Coronavirus pandemic. The…
Alcohol abuse is one of the most serious health problems facing Americans. Even though our society tends to normalize it, there are many dangers of binge drinking; and particularly teenagers and young adults are at risk. If you are worried that you or someone you care about has a problem, it is worth exploring the…
Very few people in today’s American culture see the real risks of alcohol abuse. Not only is alcohol available and advertised everywhere we look, but alcohol use — and abuse — are normalized by both media and film industries. The result is that when people inevitably do have problems with alcohol consumption, they often do…
Researchers studying addiction have known for decades that when it comes to women and alcoholism, women’s needs are different from men’s needs. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has demonstrated, for instance, that women are far less likely to seek professional help than men are. They also point out that even though more…
While the “war on drugs” rages on, alcohol remains perfectly legal, as it has been for most of America’s history. Not surprisingly, we do a great deal of drinking in this country. A little over 50 percent of people of drinking age are regular drinkers. That equates to about 98.5 million people. Of these, more…
It is always hard to confront someone when you suspect they may be abusing alcohol. How can you be sure? The signs of alcohol use disorder can be difficult to identify. And approaching someone you suspect has a problem can be complicated, especially when you care about that person. If you have been asking yourself,…
No one plans on becoming addicted. And it can be challenging to know when an individual has crossed the line from recreational use into addiction. It is especially difficult for the addicted individual to answer this question for themselves. That is why it is essential to ask yourself, “Does my loved one need addiction treatment?”…
More than 40 million Americans over the age of twelve suffer from chronic substance use disorders. That is an incredible 1 in every 7. To put this in perspective, this constitutes a greater number than those who have cancer, diabetes, or even heart disease. Of course, each person suffering from addiction is different and will…
Many of the individuals who come to treatment at New Bridge Foundation® are wondering how to stop drinking. They struggle to understand the severity of the problem and to recognize the difference between being someone who drinks and being someone who has a drinking problem. The reality is that if the question of how to…
We tend to associate the holiday season with positive things: time away from work, time with family, homecooked meals, and a little bit of a break from our everyday obligations. But for many, time outside of our daily routines, more time with family, and the added expense of the holidays can mean added tension, anxiety,…