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Battling any sort of health problem, whether it be a substance abuse or a mental health disorder, is not an easy thing to do. In some cases, these battles are life-long, and can be fatal if not treated with the proper medical help.

The Covid-19 vaccine has been steadily rolling out to many cities across the United States, and many Americans are getting vaccinated, hoping to slow down the pandemic we’ve found ourselves in for close to two years now. Regular life is starting to come back around, with people going back to work, social gatherings opening up, and restaurants allowing for dine in options again.

Alcoholism plagues many individuals and families across America. In 2019, according to a national survey, 14.1 million adults ages 18 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Alcoholism plagues many individuals and families across America. In 2019, according to a national survey, 14.1 million adults ages 18 and older had an alcohol use disorder.

The Covid-19 pandemic is a global cause for concern, affecting hundreds of thousands of people daily, and has spread to every major country. It has dampened many industries, such as food, stock, and sports, along with many other businesses.

As defined by The Mayo Clinic, Cirrhosis is the late-stage scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.

Making the decision to get sober and change your life is never easy for someone who has developed an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or both. Many who have used substances to deal with childhood trauma, depression, or an overall apathy toward life feel a life without substances is not achievable.

Alcoholism is a disease that doesn’t just affect the drinker; kids, parents, siblings, partners, co-workers, and friends all take on the fallout from an alcoholic’s selfish and dangerous lifestyle. In most cases, next to a significant other, an alcoholic’s children are the ones who are the most affected by their parent’s addiction.

Drinking and enjoying the effects of alcohol at social gatherings, such as sporting events, a holiday party, or a concert are part of a normal social life that many people participate in.

Drug addiction, especially opioid addiction, is a national health crisis. According to The Edge, a treatment center, 22 million people suffer from active substance use disorders, and 43 million people are directly impacted by addiction.