by Keenen Diamond | Feb 3, 2022 | Detox Program, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism
Alcohol addiction is an easy trap to fall into for many people. Alcohol is readily available and socially accepted; people get drinks to celebrate, mourn, and have fun. For some, that works. For others, alcohol use can become a heavy burden to bear. It’s easy for...
by Keenen Diamond | Mar 23, 2021 | Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse, Treatment
Repeated alcohol consumption can have serious consequences. When individuals regularly drink, they put themselves at risk of developing a dependency or addiction. Alcohol dependence occurs when the body and brain become reliant upon alcohol to function normally....
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 26, 2020 | Alcoholism, Dual Diagnosis, Health and Wellness, Sobriety
Millions of people deal with alcohol use disorder in the United States. Although people know that alcohol is harming their lives and bodies, they struggle to quit using alcohol and begin the path to sobriety. One reason is they fear the discomfort and pain that comes...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 18, 2017 | Q&A
Detoxifying the body of drugs and alcohol is the first major step a person can take toward recovery. The process is often painful, frightening, and overwhelming. Many men and women struggling with addiction choose to enter treatment facilities that provide assistance...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 16, 2017 | Q&A
Both alcohol and heroin addiction can lead to deadly detox and withdrawals. Mistakenly, people think that avoiding a detox center or medical withdrawal is a better, cheaper option than paying for professional detox. The ultimate cost could be their lives. Detoxing at...