alcohol abuse
Why People Drink on St. Patrick’s Day…and Why You Don’t Have To
St. Patrick’s Day is a widely celebrated holiday around the world, often including shamrocks, Irish-themed clothing, and green beer and cocktails. But…
What Happens When You Mix Lunesta and Alcohol?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 17.8 percent of Americans struggle with chronic sleeplessness or insomnia in 2020–…
The Benefits of Quitting Alcohol
We all know how dangerous alcohol is. Many of us and the people we care about have been severely impacted and even…
The Dangers of Mixing Librium and Alcohol
A powerful prescription benzodiazepine medication, Librium, helps manage anxiety. The brand name for chlordiazepoxide, Librium, can, in some cases, help individuals manage…
Staying Sober on New Year’s Eve
People in recovery often feel like they have their noses pressed against the glass on New Year’s Eve. The holidays are supposed…
Drinking and Cinco de Mayo: What You Need to Know
Recovery Unplugged concludes our Alcohol Awareness Month blog series by focusing on high rates of alcohol consumption on Cinco de Mayo. The…
Miles Davis, Alcohol Addiction and Environment: What Is The Connection?
At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, director Stanley Nelson premiered his latest documentary project Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. The film…
Is Your Career Making You Use?: Jobs with the Highest Rates of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Everyone’s job is stressful, right? Even the people who beat the alarm clock every morning and race with enthusiasm to the most…