Does One Drink Break Sobriety?
Does one drink break sobriety? While some people can bounce back after having some alcohol, others go down a winding road back to where their addiction began.
Alcohol-Induced Diabetes: Signs and Side Effects
Our treatment center in Palm Beach is looking into alcohol-induced diabetes, why it happens, and the risks of drinking alcohol as a diabetic.
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
While many people who use drugs and alcohol struggle with their mental health, is addiction a mental illness? Visit BHOPB to learn more.
Alcoholism in College Students: What Causes It?
Alcoholism in college students is a major problem. What starts as a fun time can develop into an addiction to alcohol and cause serious problems.
Tips for Divorcing an Addict
Separation is never fun, but divorcing an addict comes with even more complications. If you’re in this situation, visit BHOPB here for tips and what to expect.
Holistic Addiction Treatment vs. Traditional Rehab
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches explains the differences between holistic addiction treatment and the traditional route. Learn more about the many benefits of both and how they can help you fully recover.
Is Court-Ordered Drug Rehabilitation Effective?
Drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the United States has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. Our nation has slowly moved away from the philosophy of incarcerating people with addictions to providing treatment. While it has been shown that treatment is much more successful in helping people with substance use disorders (SUDs) than punishment, the question of whether or not court-ordered drug rehabilitation is effective remains unanswered.
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Are Americans Drinking More Alcohol?
While much of the national discussion about substance abuse and addiction has been focused on the rising death tolls surrounding prescription opioids and heroin use, alcohol-induced deaths remain perched near the top. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that the alcohol-induced death rate has increased by nearly 23 percent since 1999. It also revealed that more than 140,000 people die from excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year. When accounting for deaths from...
