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How Can Drinking Alcohol Make PTSD Symptoms Worse?

Alcohol, Articles, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / By 12 South Recovery

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) without professional support can be overwhelming. Depending on the severity of one’s condition, It is common for individuals to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to mask their symptoms. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol can intensify an individual’s symptoms, potentially worsening their mental health. Many risks arise from self-medicating with alcohol to […]

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Warning Signs of Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Articles / By 12 South Recovery

Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances in the United States. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, “According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, more than half of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.” Despite alcohol use being normalized and celebrated, many of those

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Why Is Self-Medicating With Alcohol Dangerous for Patients With Bipolar Disorder?

Alcohol, Articles, Bipolar / By 12 South Recovery

Living with bipolar disorder can come with many challenges. One day an individual can wake up on top of the world! Sometimes even feeling like a superstar. Feeling like somebody highly important with a major increase in confidence. Tremendously full of euphoric thoughts. So much, so that the individual may even feel invincible. Ready to

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Why Is Binge Drinking Detrimental for Clients With Depression?

Articles, Alcohol, Depression / By 12 South Recovery

Not everybody lives a life with mental stability. At any point, things can take a turn for the worse. Stressful life events, faulty mood regulation, and even genetics can play a factor in the development of depression. Depression is a major mood disorder that can negatively impact an individual’s life. Severe symptoms such as extreme

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Can You Stop Drinking By Yourself?

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Articles / By 12 South Recovery

Millions of Americans engage in regular alcohol use as a part of their lifestyles. The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that over 85% of individuals aged 18 and older engaged in alcohol use at some point in their life. Additionally, the same survey found staggering statistics about those who regularly

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How Long Will I Experience Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?

Articles, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction / By 12 South Recovery

If you are seeking recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD), it is essential to understand that healing is possible. Becoming familiar with the wide range of effects that excessive alcohol use can have on your mental, physical, and emotional well-being is imperative to your recovery. You may wonder how long you will experience symptoms of

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Overcoming Alcohol Use Disorder

Articles, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

Now that a bit of time has passed, you may be more able to reflect on your condition and understand where it all started. Maybe you were exposed to the toxic substance at a young age. Perhaps you waited until college to try your first drink. The fact is, addiction is not a choice, but

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