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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a burning issue across the US, and not by coincidence. This potent and highly addictive drug is severely misunderstood as many users don’t even consider it a drug in the first place. With it being easily obtainable and since drinking is generally viewed as socially acceptable, it is no wonder […]

If you or someone you care about uses benzodiazepines and alcohol, you can possibly be in great danger as mixing these two substances poses many risks. Knowing the risks, which include injury, overdose, and death, can help you make informed decisions for your health and wellbeing. Using two or more substances at the same time […]

Anybody who takes illicit drugs, drinks alcohol, or is prescribed certain prescription medications is potentially vulnerable to addiction. And as we age, we may experience social and physical changes that may increase our vulnerability to substance misuse. As we age, the body begins to change, health concerns may become a larger factor in our daily […]

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a peer-support 12-step program for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD).1,2 Studies show that people who attend AA meetings and formal treatment programs are more likely to stay sober for longer time periods than those who only go to formal treatment.10 In the United States in 2020, there were more than […]

Many people in the United States currently drink alcohol and a 2020 survey showed that of Americans aged 12 and older:1 5 million (or 50%) consumed alcohol in the month before the survey. 6 million (22.2%) binge drank within the last month. Within the state of Nevada, 2018 and 2019 survey results were averaged to […]