Category: Alcohol

Understanding Alcohol and Its Effects The excessive use of alcohol can affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Some examples include: An increase in isolation and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed Cognitive disruptions and delays Struggles with sleep cycles, including sleeping too much (hypersomnia) and not sleeping enough (insomnia) Increased anxiety and depression Otherwise […]

When someone who is struggling with addiction makes the decision to stop drinking or engaging in drug use, they have taken the big first step towards bettering their lives. The next step is the detox process, which is when the harmful substances they have become dependent upon are removed from the body. Many people may […]

Addiction is a complex condition often emanating from various underlying factors, one of the most significant being childhood trauma. At Profound Treatment in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, we specialize in providing comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment for individuals grappling with addiction and other mental health issues like trauma. We understand the intricate link between substance […]

The family and friends of the alcoholic are often on the receiving end of the lies, deceit, and manipulation from the very person who claims to love them. This behavior is very confusing for the people who love the alcoholic the most as they hurt in often cruel ways.