am I an alcoholic

Am I an Alcoholic?

Signs of AddictionBy ladetox

The one question that we get a lot here at  LA Detox is am I an alcoholic? The answer is, that depends on various biological (genetics), environmental, and social factors. Understanding and navigating the difference between being someone who drinks and classifying them as someone with a drinking problem (alcoholism) is complicated.  The question “Am…

A woman stares out the window on a rainy day, wondering about the alcohol withdrawal timeline

Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline

AddictionBy ladetox

The Use — and Abuse — of Alcohol People who suffer from alcohol use disorder and wish to free themselves from their dependence are in a complicated and even dangerous position. Not only are they dependent on alcohol physically and psychologically, but it is also readily available to them. Additionally, regular alcohol use is encouraged…