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Alcohol Detox – The Signs of Mild, Moderate or Dangerously Severe Alcohol Withdrawal
If an afternoon in a doctor’s office and a few pills could save your life/keep alcohol withdrawal symptoms from progressing to dangerous levels, is it worth just doing it on your own? Read on for information on why you need medical assistance, what to expect from detox and how to predict the severity of symptoms.
A Timeline Charting the Progressive Nature of Alcoholism
Here are 2 facts about alcoholism: It tends to get worse over time (it is progressive) and most people experience a fairly similar progression of symptoms and consequences. Here is a timeline which charts the progressive experiences of alcoholism through the early, middle and late stages. If you have a drinking problem, find out where you fall on the timeline and consider what’s coming in the future.
Addicted to Alcohol? Learn About Alcoholism & Treatment
The difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction (alcoholism), what puts you at risk of becoming an alcoholic and what to do once you’ve crossed that invisible line to addiction.
Addict but Not Alcoholic, Is It Ever Safe to Drink Again?
If you're an in-recovery drug addict, but not an alcoholic, can you ever drink alcohol again? Learn how to decide for yourself.
Introducing the HAMS Harm Reduction Program - An AA Alternative
Is moving from high-risk drinking to moderate-risk drinking a worthy goal? To learn more about harm reduction, here’s an interview with HAMS founder Kenneth Anderson.