Alcohol use disorder is an extremely harmful problem in the United States. In fact, according to new studies, approximately one in eight Americans have an alcohol use disorder. In addition, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that approximately 14.4 percent of adults over the age of 18 are struggling with this problem.… Continue Reading Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Antabuse, or disulfiram, and naltrexone are common medications used to treat alcohol use disorders. Both have been shown to improve outcomes in people who want to stop drinking. As with many forms of treatment, what works best depends on your situation. Here are some considerations that can help you decide which is better for you.… Continue Reading Is Antabuse or Naltrexone Better for Quitting Alcohol?
Finding like minded people can help you throughout your recovery, especially if you’re feeling the urge to use again. It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and want to use again but using the techniques taught to you during treatment and going to a meeting can help you overcome the urge and remind yourself of… Continue Reading Finding Meetings in Salt Lake City
Alcohol abuse in Utah is continuously less than the national averages. However, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a problem. People in Utah still abuse alcohol and suffer with alcohol abuse. Just because numbers are lower it doesn’t mean they are nonexistent. Many people attribute the lower numbers to the higher population of practicing LDS… Continue Reading Alcohol Abuse In Utah
The beginning of a new year leaves most people with “New Year Resolutions,” to improve themselves and their quality of life, to take full advantage of the year ahead. Along with losing weight and quitting smoking, another big resolution is to cut back or quit drinking altogether. While this resolution may be easier for others,… Continue Reading The Beginning of Finding Alcohol Treatment in Salt Lake City
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