Prominence Blog

  There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding rehab. It represents an unknown that often scares people. Rehab shouldn’t be a frightening endeavor; it should be a safe and accepting place to help you properly recover from drug addiction. But … Continue reading →

During our years of experience, we at Prominence Treatment Center have found that individuals who have problems with alcohol have many excuses for their drinking. They’re able to rationalize their behavior based on myths about alcohol. Believing these myths cause … Continue reading →

It’s often been said, and this blog is no exception, that the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. The one minor flaw in this strategy is that alcoholics don’t always realize that he or she has … Continue reading →

Did you know there is a distinction between alcohol abuse vs. alcoholism? Not many people do. The difference is that alcohol abusers have the ability to set limits to their alcohol consumption. An alcohol abuser’s drinking is still dangerous and self-destructive. … Continue reading →

Xanax is a popular brand name drug that is the short-acting anxiolytic. Xanax belongs to the benzodiazepine class of drugs. It’s FDA-approved for medical use to treat panic and anxiety disorders. While Xanax has helped many individuals overcome their panic and … Continue reading →

Drinking alcohol has a significant impact on your body. But how does alcohol affect the body? Previously we have outlined the health risks of alcoholism. We discussed the decreased motor skills in the short-term and long-term affects like liver and … Continue reading →

There are different reasons why people get started with drugs. But once someone starts using, there is scientific reason why they get addicted. It’s not just lack of will power on that person’s part. Rather, it’s a chemical imbalance caused … Continue reading →

There gets to be a point in the life of many alcoholics where they realize they have a problem but have no idea how to get sober. As any recovering addict will tell you, sobriety is not easy. But it’s … Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Tim Stoddart, founder and owner of Sober Nation. He specializes in social media marketing, SEO, and developing content to help people afflicted by addiction. Follow Sober Nation on Twitter. The Power Of … Continue reading →

Drug addiction renders an addict feeling helpless, like there is nothing he or she can do. This same feeling of hopelessness is felt by loved ones who surround the addict, leaving them to wonder, “How do I help someone with … Continue reading →