Alcohol Addiction

“I don’t drink every night; I’m just having fun with my friends!” or “We’re celebrating tonight, so let’s go big!” or “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!” Have you ever said or thought any of those statements? When you can’t immediately see the negative consequences that go along with you more...

Less than a month ago a family in an area right outside of Detroit went to an Applebee’s thinking they would have a nice evening with family. That was before their 15-month-old toddler was served a margarita instead of apple juice. With a blood alcohol level of 0.10 (where the legal limit for adults to drive is 0.08) more...

In it's recent "e-news" mailing, the Susan G. Komen foundation brought to the public's attention the increased risk for breast cancer in women who drink alcohol. Many of us at The Recovery Place have personal experiences with breast cancer, and many live with loved ones who are battling the disease. We believe that an more...

Alcoholism isn't a spectator sport. Eventually the whole family gets to play" – Joyce Rebeta-Burditt But just how do you get out of the game?  Alcoholism treatment comes in such a confusing array of options, what is the best way to choose a rehab option that will work? Look for these key qualities in an alc more...

Body cells are very quick to snap up alcohol when someone takes a drink, particularly on an empty stomach.  This ability (disability!) of the cells to do this is what causes the deadly condition of alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning occurs when multiple drinks are taken over a short period of time.  The level of more...

Startled by that headline?  It’s a fact. Early this month the World Health Organization (WHO) announced statistics on the primary causes of death in the world.  Alcohol-related deaths account for 2.5 million deaths a year.  The same WHO report shows that 15.3 million people of the world’s population have drug more...