By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: August 12, 2021 Updated: August 2, 2021 Abusing alcohol can take a toll on your body, including high blood pressure, stroke, liver disease, and a higher risk of certain forms of cancer. Over time, drinking excessively can lead to physical dependence or addiction. Many people require treatment…
By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Author Beth Dunlap Beth Dunlap read more Published: May 15, 2021 Updated: September 2, 2021 Drinking alcohol continuously for a period of weeks or months can lead to physical dependence. Stopping or cutting back on the amount of alcohol you consume may result in uncomfortable or dangerous symptoms.…
By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: January 14, 2020 Updated: August 24, 2021 Deciding to get treatment for alcohol abuse is a key first step in healing from the disease of addiction. However, for many people, the next stage is detoxing. A natural process, detoxing is the body’s natural process of removing toxins…
By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: September 22, 2019 Updated: August 22, 2021 Alcohol addiction is one of the most common forms of substance use disorder. Because alcohol is widely available and frequently a part of social occasions and events, it can be challenging to not only see when alcohol abuse is happening…
By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: September 19, 2019 Updated: August 27, 2021 When you become physically addicted to drugs or alcohol, the first step in the recovery process is completing a detox program. Detox programs offer withdrawal management services that decrease the severity and intensity of your symptoms, making it easier to…
By Northern Illinois Recovery Northern Illinois Recovery Published: July 12, 2019 Updated: August 20, 2019 If you are seeking help for an addiction, your first step may be to enter a drug and alcohol detox center. A detox center offers a monitored and safe environment where you can go through withdrawals with the help of…
