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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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What Are the Risks of Drinking Alcohol and Misusing Party Drugs Together?

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

It is common for people to drink alcoholic beverages on special occasions. This may include holiday events, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, vacations, and more. It is also common for young adults and college-aged kids to drink alcohol and misuse party drugs together at clubs, bars, and house parties. This can be especially risky as it

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The Different Types of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

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

Is your loved one exhibiting problematic warning signs of substance abuse or substance use disorder (SUD)? If this is the case, you may feel overwhelmed by your lack of knowledge or personal experience with SUD. Even if this is true, you don’t need to worry. Above all, understand that SUD is a treatable mental health

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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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Challenging the Pressures of Substance Use in College

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

Young adulthood can be an incredibly exciting time. As adolescents near the end of their teenage years, they will find themselves in their final days of high school, looking forward to a new life of freedom. During this time, many adolescents will consider attending college, which can be an exhilarating prospect. However, this period of life

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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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When Does Substance Use Become Substance Abuse?

Articles, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Health and Wellness / By 12 South Recovery

Many people don’t realize there is a significant difference between substance use and substance abuse. Substance use has its risks, however, substance abuse can contribute to worsening risks and consequences. One of these risks is the development of a substance use disorder (SUD). Differentiating substance use from substance abuse is a necessary skill to reduce

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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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