Alcoholism and Childhood Trauma
Unhealed childhood trauma makes it difficult to cope when people experience emotions that are similar to the emotions experienced during the trauma. Being unable to confront and heal from a…
Intervention for an Alcoholic
If you are wondering if you can intervene and help a loved one struggling with alcoholism, you can. An intervention can be the motivation that someone needs to finally get…
Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey
Quitting cold turkey might sound easy, but it's not. The idea is that someone struggling with substance use disorder can successfully reach sobriety by strictly stopping their use of the…
Dangers of Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol
There is a myriad of reasons that people mix drugs and alcohol, and every combination is dangerous. The cocaine and alcohol mix is one of the most common. It's called…
Recognizing Alcoholism in the Workplace
The workplace is not exempt from alcohol addiction. Going out with coworkers for a couple of drinks or throwing a few back at the company holiday party are not uncommon…
3 Sober Activities for Memorial Day
As summer approaches, many Americans look forward to Memorial Day weekend as a chance to kick back and unwind by gathering with friends and family at backyard parties, barbecues, and…
Benefits of Gender-Specific Treatment
At Solution Based Treatment, we understand that substance abuse disorders affect men and women differently. We offer men’s and women’s gender-specific treatment programs that are tailored to the emotional and…
What Is Alcohol Awareness Month?
Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). The program's goal is to increase outreach and education about the…
Alcoholism and Depression
Alcoholism and depression can occur at the same time. Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the function of the central nervous system. In some cases, people…
Stay Sober this St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrating a sober St. Patrick's Day is an opportunity to showcase just how hard you've worked during treatment. When it comes to sober living, holidays tend to be the biggest…