Man pondering whether there's a connection between anxiety and alcohol

Is There a Connection Between Anxiety and Alcohol?

If you’re battling anxiety, one of the ways you may be trying to cope is through drinking alcohol. That’s a coping mechanism many anxious people choose, especially in social situations. But it’s very unhealthy, and can lead to long-term health problems and addiction issues. You can break the link between anxiety and alcohol in your…

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Are There Different Types of Addiction?

Addiction is a complex condition characterized by persistent problematic behaviors despite knowing the negative consequences. Substance abuse of drugs or alcohol may be the most common activity associated with addiction, but different addiction types can develop. When individuals develop a dependency on drugs or alcohol, they have a substance use disorder. In fact, addiction is…

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Personalized Detox Plan for Your Addiction Recovery

Drugs and alcohol cause physical and psychological dependency, causing serious withdrawal symptoms when you immediately or suddenly stop using. Resuming your drug or alcohol use can stop withdrawal symptoms but ultimately makes it more difficult for you to recover. A personalized detox plan is an important step in recovery because it ensures that you can…

Man with addictive personality

Addictive Personality

An addictive personality is not a specific diagnosis but can indicate you share common traits with others dealing with addiction. Although you may be more susceptible to developing an addiction because of your personality, this doesn’t mean you can’t overcome an addiction to substances. Personalities are complicated. Genetics can play a role in substance abuse,…