When you are an addict you know that staying sober is a way of life and something that needs to be focused on in your daily life. You are essentially in recovery for the rest of your life but this doesn’t have to be your sentence. You can live a full and happy life while…
For those who have begun the journey to sobriety, you have become aware that it is going to be an ongoing process and continual effort. You will be faced with constant challenges throughout this journey. That’s why Meehab Addiction Recovery wants to stress the importance of taking five minutes each day to reflect on those…
Two features make alcoholism a uniquely family related issue and concern. First, alcoholism has a strong genetic component associated with it which means it can be passed down from one generation to the next and second, alcoholism affects the family first and then almost always all other relationships. Many times, when dealing with alcoholism we…
Alcohols are a substance that has a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon. Ethanol or C2H6O is the primary alcohol consumed in alcoholic beverages and is a central nervous system depressant is the most highly consumed psychoactive drug worldwide. That being said, what all does this mean? Function of Central Nervous System A central…
When you have a loved one or you yourself is suffering from an addiction it can be a long and hard road. The process to get help with a professional and to get clean is something that needs to be dealt with delicately. The first step is the addict agreeing that they need to get…
For those who are on the road to fighting alcoholism, Meehab Addiction Recovery wants to wish you the best of luck through this difficult journey. However, remember you are not alone. For those who are a spouse, brother, sister, or parents of someone that is facing an alcohol addiction, you can assist your loved one…
Alcohol is a legal, controlled substance that lowers anxiety and inhibitions. If a person becomes addicted to alcohol it is known as alcoholism. Alcoholism is a disease that can affect anyone regardless of social status, age and race etc. Psychological, genetics and behavioral factors can all contribute to getting this disease. This disease that changes…
Most people do not set out to get addicted to drugs of any kind. However, there are circumstances that may warrant an addiction concerning prescription pills if not cautiously used. Today, we at Meehab Addiction Recovery would like to touch on the most common prescription pills that can get people addicted. Consider that medication is…
Alcohol consumption is more or less used among people as a way to relax and let loose. Most drink alcohol socially and don’t have any dependence on it. But for some drinkers, the alcohol has become an addictive substance, though not everyone who partakes can become addicted. A common misconception is that alcohol abuse and…
If you enjoy drinking alcohol and do it regularly, you may not be able to see the line between social drinking and an addiction problem. It is dangerous when you find that you need alcohol to function or depend on it to get through the day. You may not be aware that you have an…
