Alcohol Cessation: What You Can Expect from Detoxing

Alcohol Cessation: What You Can Expect from Detoxing

Alcohol cessation isn’t as easy as you might think, especially if you’ve been drinking excessively or using alcohol to cope. When you become reliant on a substance, it’s hard to give it up. And it doesn’t help that quitting something that makes...
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Which Is Best for Your Recovery?

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Which Is Best for Your Recovery?

Are you ready to begin rehab but don’t know where to start? The next step in your recovery journey is considering your options for treatment. At The Woods at Parkside, we offer both inpatient and outpatient rehab programs. Both options can be effective, but your...
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy: How Chronic Drinking Affects Your Heart

Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy: How Chronic Drinking Affects Your Heart

Alcohol might not cause you serious health issues in some cases. In fact, some studies have shown that moderate amounts of alcohol can actually lower your risk for heart disease. However, chronic or heavy alcohol use is another story. People who drink more may develop...
How a Drug or Alcohol Addiction Affects Your Immune System

How a Drug or Alcohol Addiction Affects Your Immune System

Consistent, prolonged, and excessive consumption of alcohol or drugs can weaken your immune system, making you more likely to get sick, struggle to fight off infections, develop sepsis, and are more prone to viral infections passed through blood or body fluids....
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