Ethyl alcohol also referred to as Ethanol, is an acronym for ETOH that causes intoxication and is present in alcoholic beverages. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, breathing in Ethanol can irritate the nose, throat, and lungs. Additionally, Ethanol exposure might result in headaches, nausea, and sleepiness. You may be in need of…
Did you know that out of 21 million US citizens suffering from substance abuse, only 10% of them acquire treatment? The idea of bearing the costs of expensive substance abuse rehab can be the main reason that addictions go untreated, and some people could get discouraged from enrolling. However, substance abuse is now covered by…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) is most common in veterans because they are exposed to horrible and life-threatening experiences, a recent study indicated. The report also reveals that around 10-15% of veterans who have served in any war have the chance to develop PTSD. Those struggling with PTSD are not alone; ChoicePoint remembers and honors PTSD…
Did you know? It is reported that alcohol abuse is one of the leading causes of liver inflammation in the US. In 2015, 20% of the liver transplants were performed due to the damage done by alcohol. Therefore, drinking alcohol more than what the liver can process can damage the liver and cause alcohol-related liver…
Alcohol is the third-leading yet preventable cause of mortality in the United States, with an estimated 95,000 individuals (roughly 68,000 men and 27,000 women) dying each year. On the other hand, over 10 million people misuse opioids, and 50,000 people die from opioid overdoses per year. Drinking Alcohol and drug consumption can have long-lasting negative…
Out of 23.5 million US residents reportedly addicted to drugs and alcohol. Only 11% receive addiction treatment. However, 70% of people who seek additional counseling stay sober—wondering where you can find addiction counseling near you? Read ahead and find out how. What Is Addiction Counseling? If you don’t stop binge drinking and abusing…
An average American makes around $4365 per month and spends more than $456 on Healthcare. Keeping this in mind, the sudden spike in gas prices in New Jersey has raised concerns about traveling to clinics to receive treatment. In such hard times, Telehealth clinics are stepping up and making sure that you receive the treatment…
Alcohol addiction is getting worse with each passing day. More than 7 million people in the United States suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, and every 1 in 4 deaths is the result of a drug overdose. With proper addiction treatment and counseling, this number can drop, and lives can be saved. Therefore, choosing the…
What causes addiction? Why is it that even with all the access to quality treatment and all the information in the world, people still struggle with addiction? One might ask, “Is addiction hereditary? It is often said that bad company ruins good morals, but sometimes it is in the genes. Is addiction an environmental or…
Alcohol addiction negatively impacts one’s mental and physical well-being. We know about the common problems caused by abusing alcohol, but do you know what wet brain syndrome is and what it feels like to have wet brain? It is a relatively lesser-known disorder caused by abusing alcohol, but that doesn’t make it any less harmful…