by Katie Sebastyn | May 23, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment Center, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholics Anonymous, Uncategorized
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a source of hope for millions of people around the world who want to overcome their addiction to alcohol. It was founded in 1935 and has grown from a small group in Akron, Ohio, to a global movement with members in over 180 countries. AA...
by Katie Sebastyn | May 20, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment Center, Alcohol Use Disorder, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Major Depressive Disorder
Understanding Major Depressive Disorder and Alcoholism Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) are two significant mental health challenges that often intertwine in complex ways. The DSM-5 has refined the diagnostic criteria for both conditions,...
by Katie Sebastyn | May 13, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Shakes, Alcohol Treatment Center, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Withdrawal, delirium tremens
Delirium tremens (DTs) is one of the most severe forms of alcohol withdrawal. It can be life-threatening and affects people who suddenly stop or greatly reduce their alcohol intake after drinking heavily for a long time. DTs can come on suddenly and be very intense,...
by Katie Sebastyn | Apr 25, 2025 | Addiction Counseling, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction
Recognizing the signs that you need professional help for alcohol use can be challenging. The path to recovery starts with acknowledging there’s a problem—but identifying when casual drinking crosses into dependency isn’t always clear-cut. Fortunately,...
by Katie Sebastyn | Mar 21, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder, Beta Blockers
Introduction If you’re taking beta blockers for heart conditions, anxiety, or high blood pressure, understanding their interaction with alcohol is vital for your health and safety. Beta blockers are prescription medications that work by blocking the effects of...
by Katie Sebastyn | Feb 21, 2025 | Alcohol Accessibility, Alcohol Addiction, Community, Relapse Prevention
Introduction The search phrase “liquor stores near me” has become increasingly common in Vermont, reflecting a growing tension between convenience and community well-being. At River Rock Treatment, nestled along Lake Champlain’s eastern shoreline in...
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