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How Alcoholism Can Make Your Blood Pressure Worse
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How Alcoholism Can Make Your Blood Pressure Worse

By Steve Trevino|2021-03-30T23:18:00+00:00March 30th, 2021|Categories: Alcohol, Recovery|Tags: affordable, alcohol abuse, alcohol rehab, alcoholism, blood pressure, evidence based rehab, medication assisted treatment, sobriety, staying sober|

Scientists are still learning how alcoholism affects heart health and blood pressure. According to a few John Hopkins University studies, moderate alcohol drinking may lead to a lower risk of dying from heart disease. Also, modest amounts of alcohol might help to slightly raise the levels of HDL or “good” cholesterol as per some studies. […]

How Much Does Alcohol Rehab Cost?
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How Much Does Alcohol Rehab Cost?

By Steve Trevino|2021-03-16T18:03:38+00:00March 12th, 2021|Categories: Alcohol, Rehabilitation|Tags: addiction treatment, affordable drug rehab, alcohol abuse, alcohol rehab, alcoholism, detox, Houston, insurance, sobriety, Texas Drug Rehab|

It is never a good feeling when you, or a loved one, are considering whether or not professional treatment is necessary for an alcohol use disorder or an alcohol addiction.

However, the simple fact that there is even a question is a strong indicator that there is possibly a problem and that professional help may be […]

What Happens to Your Brain When You Get Blackout Drunk?
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Get Blackout Drunk?

By Steve Trevino|2021-03-30T23:19:28+00:00December 6th, 2020|Categories: Alcohol, Mental Health|Tags: alcohol abuse, alcohol rehab, alcoholism, binge drinking, blackout drunk, mental health, sobriety|

If there is one thing that we can all agree on, it is that 2020 has been a stressful year. Along with the nation battling the surge of cases in the COVID-19 pandemic, is the increased rates of alcohol consumption sweeping across the country. No one could argue against ending a long stressful day […]

Alcoholism is on the Rise During COVID-19
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Alcoholism is on the Rise During COVID-19

By Steve Trevino|2021-01-15T00:49:38+00:00October 20th, 2020|Categories: Alcohol, Depression|Tags: alcohol abuse, alcohol rehab, alcoholism, COVID-19, mental health, sobriety, staying sober, winter depression|

I’m sure the year of 2020 hasn’t turned out quite the way any of us had envisioned it would have in the beginning of the year. Since the arrival of COVID-19 in our country, we have all faced many challenging obstacles. Temporary closures of businesses deemed non-essential, self-isolation, quarantine, and other dramatic changes of […]

Colleges and Drugs: What are the Popular Drugs to Look Out for in 2020?
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Colleges and Drugs: What are the Popular Drugs to Look Out for in 2020?

By Steve Trevino|2021-02-10T21:46:54+00:00May 6th, 2020|Categories: Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Mental Health|Tags: Addiction Recovery, alcohol abuse, cocaine, college campus life, evidence based rehab, mental health, partying sober, staying sober, teen addiction, Texas Drug Rehab|

Due to things like social experimentation, peer pressure, stress and childhood trauma, many college students turn to drugs or alcohol. If you or someone you know may be struggling with a substance use disorder, please do not hesitate to reach out for help! Many have been where you are before and they have gotten the help necessary to get back on track. College is a very rewarding experience, but we also know that it can be very stressful.

Why is Alcohol Harder to Quit than Other Drugs?
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Why is Alcohol Harder to Quit than Other Drugs?

By Steve Trevino|2021-03-30T23:23:32+00:00December 26th, 2019|Categories: Alcohol, Recovery, Rehabilitation|Tags: addiction treatment, affordable, alcohol abuse, alcohol rehab, detox, Houston, mental health, relapse prevention, withdrawal|

If you have ever struggled with quitting alcohol and drugs, then you know how difficult it can be, especially around the holidays. Overcoming an addiction and staying sober are essential to leading a healthy and fulfilling life. For those who do not know, addiction is considered to be a disease of the brain […]

Binge Drinking in the State of Texas: When Does It Become Too Much?
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Binge Drinking in the State of Texas: When Does It Become Too Much?

By Steve Trevino|2021-02-02T19:08:32+00:00May 31st, 2019|Categories: Alcohol, Family, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehabilitation|Tags: alcohol abuse, alcohol rehab, alcohol-related accidents, alcoholism, beer, binge drinking, college partying, drunk driving, DUI, DWI, liquor, wet brain, wine|

At colleges and universities across the United States, the culture of partying and binge drinking is pervasive. When drinking to excess starts to cause a lot of problems in academic areas like grades, attendance and extra curricular activities, maybe it is time to start thinking about your regular consumption of alcoholic beverages. We have all seen this party culture at institutions of higher learning be glorified and glamorized in popular movies, television shows and music. Some say it’s kind of like a rite of passage for young adults. We all know that students want to have a good time while they’re young, but excessive drinking can lead to disastrous, life-altering consequences.

How to Celebrate New Years Eve Sober. Tips for Recovering Addicts.
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How to Celebrate New Years Eve Sober. Tips for Recovering Addicts.

By Steve Trevino|2019-09-24T20:24:42+00:00December 29th, 2018|Categories: Alcohol, Mental Health, Recovery, Uncategorized|Tags: celebrating sober, holiday season, New Year's Eve, partying sober, recovery, relapse prevention|

The holiday season for most recovering addicts can be the hardest time of the year, especially on New Year’s Eve. Holidays in the United States are quite often characterized for their excess. Excessive partying, binge drinking, even excessive spending and worrying about debts and other responsibilities can cause a great amount of stress […]