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Stonegate Center’s recovery blog covers everything you need to know about drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, addiction treatments, recovery and sober living.
The 5 Most Common Mental Health Disorders in Dallas, Texas
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. More precisely, 51.5 million (20.6%) adult Americans had some form of mental health disorder in 2019. The prevalence of any mental illness was higher in...
Here’s Why You Should Add Zinc to Your Diet If You’re Recovering from Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a serious health issue taking its toll on the global population. While a drink now and then is unlikely to cause harm, heavy drinking leads to addiction. People who partake in heavy drinking multiple times a month put themselves at risk. The NIAAA...
How to Stage an Alcohol Intervention for a Family Member
Over 5.3% of global deaths every year are the result of constant alcohol abuse. More than 50% of American adults report consuming alcohol, while only 7% admit they have an alcohol disorder, reported SAMHSA. The problem is, not every chronic drinker wants help. They...
Putting Down the Bottle: Is There a Cure for Alcoholism?
Alcoholism remains a common global concern. This disorder is taking lives, and it is destroying families. The NIH reports that about 6.3% of people in the US participate in one or more sessions of heavy drinking every month. Among adults, alcohol use disorder is...
The Fix: What Alcohol Detox Does to Your Body
Alcohol detoxification is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake in persons with alcohol addiction. Detox marks the starting point of addiction treatment. The sudden cessation of alcohol consumption puts the body into a whole new predicament. In this post, we are...
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