Binge drinking is defined as consuming enough alcohol to bring your blood alcohol concentration to 0.08% or higher. Learn the warning signs, health risks, and effective strategies to stop.
Medical detoxification is often the first step in behavioral addiction treatment. Understand the detox timeline, potential withdrawal symptoms, and why professional supervision matters.
Recovery is not a race. You don't have to feel guilty if it takes you longer than you thought it would.
— AnonymousAlcohol withdrawal can range from mild anxiety to life-threatening seizures. Learn the full symptom timeline and when to seek emergency medical help.
From outpatient therapy to medication-assisted treatment, explore the full range of evidence-based behavioral addiction treatment approaches.
Understanding the difference between binge drinking and moderate consumption is key to assessing your relationship with alcohol.
Alcohol bloating is a common but uncomfortable side effect of heavy drinking. Discover the causes and ways to find relief.
The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.
— Johann HariAlcohol and depression form a complex, bidirectional relationship. Learn how one condition fuels the other and how dual-diagnosis treatment can help.
FDA-approved medications like naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram can significantly improve outcomes in behavioral addiction treatment.
The Sinclair Method uses targeted naltrexone dosing to gradually reduce alcohol cravings through pharmacological extinction.
Naltrexone is one of the most effective medications for alcohol use disorder. Learn how it works, dosing, and what to expect during treatment.
Buspirone may help reduce anxiety-driven drinking and support recovery from alcohol use disorder.
Chronic alcohol abuse is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis in the US. Understand the stages, symptoms, and importance of early intervention.
Recovery from behavioral addiction is a lifelong journey. This guide covers the stages of recovery, relapse prevention, and building a fulfilling sober life.
Alcohol disrupts sleep architecture, reducing REM sleep and causing fragmented rest. Learn how sobriety restores healthy sleep patterns.
One day at a time. This is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone.
— Ida Scott TaylorPractical, evidence-based tips for reducing and ultimately quitting alcohol consumption, from setting goals to finding support.
Not all rehab centers are created equal. Here is what to look for when choosing an alcohol treatment program.
Mixing ZzzQuil with alcohol can be dangerous. Learn about the interactions, health risks, and why you should avoid this combination.
Valley Spring Recovery Center offers outpatient alcohol treatment in Norwood, NJ. Call us anytime.