Stay Aware Blog

Keeping you in-the-know about addiction and recovery.

New Data on Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain

New Data on Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain

For some time, specialists in alcohol use disorder (AUD), frequently referred to as alcoholism, have puzzled over the role inflammation plays in the problem. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by uncontrolled drinking and binge drinking. According to the National Institutes of Health, “alcohol-related inflammation causes brain damage: Even in the

Read More »
New England’s Drug Problem

New England’s Drug Problem

Newly released figures show that every state in New England except Connecticut experienced a rise in drug overdose deaths in 2022. Maine led the way with an almost 20% increase in deaths. New Hampshire witnessed its worst year since 2017, with a 15% increase. What’s driving the increase? Fentanyl. Deaths

Read More »
Is Your Elderly Parent Suddenly Confused or Quiet?

Is Your Elderly Parent Suddenly Confused or Quiet?

One would have thought the opioid crisis would serve as a lesson for conventional medicine and its pharmaceutical allies. Overprescribe a class of drugs, and you’ll likely create a public health crisis. Well, sadly – it hasn’t. In a series of papers, researchers report physicians are routinely prescribing three or

Read More »
Aware Recovery Care to Support SHE RECOVERS in Chicago

Aware Recovery Care to Support SHE RECOVERS in Chicago

Aware Recovery Care is pleased to announce it is a Trusted Resource and the Presenting Sponsor of SHE RECOVERS in CHICAGO from September 29 to October 1, 2023. The event is a three-day experience for women in or seeking recovery from life challenges, including substance use, grief and loss, eating disorders, burnout,

Read More »
Alcoholism and the Elderly. Does Age Matter?

Alcoholism and the Elderly. Does Age Matter?

Alcohol dependency can develop at any age – but several researchers are exploring whether those over 60 might be at a higher risk for developing a problem. In one such study[i], researchers looked at gender and age-specific trends in older Americans from 1997 through 2014. Their findings? As the years

Read More »
The Warning Signs of a Serious Alcohol Problem

The Warning Signs of a Serious Alcohol Problem

Do you worry about the drinking habits of a partner or good friend? Are you growing concerned they may be becoming addicted to alcohol? Over 17.6 million people in the U.S. are, and the signs of a problem are relatively easy to spot. Here are some things to look for

Read More »
Babies Addicted to Drugs

Babies Addicted to Drugs

A child is born addicted to drugs every 25 minutes in America. Yes – you read that correctly. Every 25 minutes. How can a baby be addicted, you ask? Simple – a pregnant mom passes the drugs she takes through the placenta, the umbilical cord, and right into a developing

Read More »
Alcohol and Its Effect on Babies

Alcohol and Its Effect on Babies

In 1973, two U.S. physicians discovered a correlation between a mother’s consumption of alcohol during pregnancy and pre-and post-natal growth deficiencies, minor facial abnormalities, and damage to a child’s developing brain – damage that can result in behavioral, learning, and cognitive abnormalities. They found that the more alcohol a woman

Read More »
The Bermuda Triangle of Addiction

The Bermuda Triangle of Addiction

The November and December holidays… For some, it is a season of pure joy and time with family and friends, a chance to slow down and enjoy the moment. For others – it’s a time of stress, anxiety, loneliness, and great sadness. If you are someone recovering from an addiction

Read More »