Alcohol

Energy drinks are a popular choice for influential adolescents; in fact, the CDC reports that 34% of all 18-24 year olds consume this type of beverage. This poses an issue because this is an age at which alcohol often becomes an issue, and when energy drinks and alcohol are mixed together there is a three-fold…

TV, alcohol, and kids just don’t mix. The average American youth spends 1200 hours per year watching television. This total of 1200 hours is the equivalent of spending 50 days a year watching TV. In the 50 days a year that our kids are consumed by the television, beer and spirit advertisers are increasing the…

A study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise reveals that the prevalence of substance use in sports may be more substantial than once thought. Through a series of interviews, researchers determined that the use of addictive substances by sport participants may increase the risk of addiction for vulnerable individuals. If you are struggling with…

A study examining the relationship between state alcohol regulations and alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities among individuals under 21 years of age revealed many interesting data points, the most important of which lead researchers to the conclusion that more restrictive alcohol policies are associated with decreased alcohol-related motor vehicle crash mortality in young people. Call us…

Alcohol use disorders are defined by severe drinking that causes distress or harm. The effects of alcoholism can be seen physically, socially, and economically in the lives of the alcoholic and those close to them. These harms are felt by society as well, in terms of alcohol related economic loss and the burden of alcohol…

Have you made the decision to quit drinking alcohol but keep finding yourself back at it again? Do you find yourself saying, “Why can’t I stop drinking?” You’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to quit drinking alcohol. Alcoholism is a complicated disease that often requires people to change their entire lifestyle to eliminate…

The highest success rates in addiction recovery come from those who engage in psychological treatments, such as motivational enhancement therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, with a therapist. However, signing up and attending therapy is only part of the work. To get the best results from therapy, a person needs to develop a good working relationship…

The Research Society on Alcoholism suggests that marijuana use increases the likelihood of transitioning from the early stages of drinking to a full-blown alcohol use disorder. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol or marijuana use, please contact us today at 504-510-2331 Read more here

Great news: teenagers are using drugs and alcohol at lower rates than any other time since the 1990s! Marijuana use is still prevalent and problematic, but at least usage trends are starting to head in the right direction. Help us lower teen drug use rates even more: visit our website or call us today! Read…

It’s not easy to quit drinking alcohol. After years of drinking, your brain becomes programmed to crave alcohol, and it’s hard to ignore what your brain is telling you to do. Do you find yourself thinking, “Work is over; I should probably have a drink,” or “I drink every night. It’s weird not to,” or…