What Changes Can I Expect After Getting Clean From Drugs and Alcohol?

What Changes Can I Expect After Getting Clean From Drugs and Alcohol?

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Excessive use of alcohol and other drugs changes an individual’s brain...

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How Does Alcohol Use and Dependence Affect Your Health?

Almost 70% of Americans over age 18 reported drinking alcohol in 2019, and that was before the added stress of an...

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Valentine’s Day Dates in Recovery from Alcoholism

Updated on 1/31/2023 People celebrating Valentine’s Day may find themselves with flowers (to give or receive), chocolate, a romantic candlelit dinner...

Driving Under the Influence: Defining Blood Alcohol Concentration

Red flashing lights, blowing into breathalyzers, and drunk driving usually all have one thing in common, blood alcohol concentration. If you...

How Do I Know If I Have An Alcohol Problem?

Avoiding DUI’s for the Holiday

What is driving under the influence?  According to the CDC, driving under the influence is when someone with a blood alcohol concentration...

Recovery During the Holidays

There is no holiday party so vital that you should risk your sobriety. Contrary to popular belief, the holidays do not...

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What are the Signs of an Alcoholic?

Drinking alcohol is so much a part of American culture that it can be hard to define when someone has crossed...

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Exploring Blood Alcohol Levels: A Comprehensive Guide

What are Blood Alcohol Levels? Blood alcohol concentration, also referred to as blood alcohol content (BAC), is the metric used to...

What is Alcohol Poisoning?

What is Alcohol Poisoning?

What is Alcohol Poisoning? Alcohol poisoning is a serious – and sometimes fatal – consequence of drinking too much alcohol too...

Preparing for the Holidays While in Recovery

Preparing for the Holidays While in Recovery

Preparing for the Holidays While in Recovery The holiday season is quickly approaching – and despite being billed the most wonderful...