Alcoholism is an addiction, but it does not have to rule your life. Because drinking is legal and socially acceptable, if not encouraged, it can quietly take control of your life. The move from alcohol use to abuse to dependency can be insidious. San Antonio Recovery Center has professional, compassionate staff with experience in treating…
For years, the national average of individuals abusing drugs like heroin and alcohol has hovered around 8%. In Texas specifically, there have been some disconcerting trends. For example, more than 70% of teens admitted to experimenting with alcohol at one point in their lives. While cocaine use has gone down throughout the state, the abuse…
Working toward sobriety for yourself can be difficult, and trying to convince another adult to enter treatment is even harder to do. In consideration of how impulsive and irrational teens can be, convincing your son or daughter to stop drinking may seem like an impossible task. Thankfully, many rehabilitation facilities offer programs specifically designed for…
Alcohol may seem more benign than other drugs. In fact, it’s a vital part of social life for many people. However, it can be hard to recognize when social drinking becomes an alcohol addiction. An alcohol detox center can help people understand alcohol addiction and safely detox. Today, there are effective outpatient alcohol detox programs…
Alcohol affects every part of the body. And not in a positive way. Excessive drinking can cause lifelong damage to the physical body. From damage to organs to brain shrinking, the myriad complications related to alcohol abuse are why it is so important to consider entering an alcohol addiction treatment center if you cannot control…
Is there a best alcohol addiction treatment, one that works in all situations? The answer to that is no. Instead, there are various treatment options available, each managing different components of addiction and dependence while also working to rebuild a person’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Alcohol addiction treatment can be quite successful when…
With more people than ever suffering from alcoholism in the United States, many individuals have begun to look for ways to increase their long-term sobriety and overall success in recovery. Avoiding relapse, even after completing a rehab program, can be challenging. Returning to everyday life after rehab can be difficult, and many individuals don’t heal…
Due to the global pandemic, the residential addiction treatment program at San Antonio Recovery Center has changed to accommodate an abundance of caution. Changes include incorporating a period of isolation upon admittance and administering a COVID-19 test for new clients. By adhering to government guidelines and taking all necessary precautions, we are balancing the need to interact…
An alcohol addiction is a serious problem that requires treatment. While alcoholism impacts millions, its causes are not always clear. There are many different factors at play, each of which can contribute to the development of an addiction. Alcohol Addiction Can be Genetic There’s a significant amount of research proving that addiction can be at…
In today’s fast-paced society, most people prefer a quick fix. In the world of addiction treatment, however, there’s no instant cure for alcoholism. The only cure takes comprehensive, ongoing treatment, support, accountability and dedication. However, the right tools and resources can make it easier to combat an addiction to alcohol. Relapse Rates for Alcoholism One…
