Alcohol

Studies Suggest GenZ-ers Drink Less Alcohol, But Are They More At Risk of Other Substance Abuse?

Generation Z or “Gen Z” is composed of individuals born between 1997 and 2012, meaning the youngest members of this generation will turn 11 at some point in 2023, and the oldest members will have their 26th birthdays during the year. Given that current high school and college-aged students belong to Generation Z, there has […]

by Sam Dekin

Dry January: What Are The Pros and Cons?

Dry January is a popular practice in the United Kingdom, but in recent years, it has spread to the United States. People who partake in Dry January give up alcohol for the month of January to enjoy the health benefits that come along with abstaining from drinking. The point of Dry January isn’t necessarily to […]

by Sam Dekin

Does Having More Than One DUI Mean I Am An Alcoholic?

December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, in an effort to call attention to the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. According to the National Safety Council, 38% of traffic fatalities around the Christmas holiday involved alcohol-impaired driving, as of 2019. Historically, traffic fatalities involving alcohol have usually been more […]

by Sam Dekin

California Sober vs. Sober Sober: The Consequences of Semi-Sobriety

As 2021 came to a close, singer Demi Lovato spoke out about the problem with being “California sober.” In a December article in USA Today, Lovato explained that while she continued to use alcohol and marijuana after a nearly fatal overdose in 2018, she eventually came to the realization that she needed to become entirely […]

by Sam Dekin

How Does California’s Addiction Rate Fare Against the Rest of the World?

It’s no secret that addiction is a public health concern in the state of California. Recent reports show that 2.7 million Californians meet the criteria for a substance use disorder, which is the clinical term for addiction. California residents in the age range of 18 to 25 years are the most likely to struggle with […]

by Sam Dekin

How to Navigate the Costs of Addiction Treatment

Drug and alcohol addiction is a growing problem in the United States, and the numbers have increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data shows that roughly 23.5 million Americans struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, approximately equal to Texas’s entire population. Many people who deal with substance abuse want to get treatment, […]

by Sam Dekin

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Still Have a Fun Halloween in Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about everything this year, from work, to travel, to school. Now, we’re preparing for a socially-distant holiday season. Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s going to look very different than it normally does. Trick-or-treating, school parties, and haunted houses might be off the agenda this year. As […]

by Sam Dekin

7 Self-Care Tips to Help Maintain Sobriety

Getting sober after a long battle with addiction is one of the hardest things that any individual can go through. But the work doesn’t stop once you’ve successfully gotten clean. Maintaining your sobriety is a lifelong journey, and it involves a variety of lifestyle changes, including a greater focus on self-care. Prioritizing Self-Care in Sobriety […]

by Sam Dekin

The Difference Between Dependence and Addiction

In the United States and around the world, substance abuse disorders are increasingly common. According to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), almost 20 million American adults battled a substance use disorder in 2017. That year, roughly 74 percent of adults had an alcohol use disorder and about 38 percent […]

by Sam Dekin

Tips for Sobriety During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the last few weeks, the world has changed significantly. We’re now living in the age of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has forced most people to redefine their new normal. People are working from home, avoiding unnecessary travel and staying separated from their friends and family. For recovering addicts, coping with these sudden lifestyle […]

by Sam Dekin

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