Social Drinker vs Problem Drinker: What’s The Difference?
You’re out for a night of fun with friends and your one drink has turned into half a dozen. You…
Level Up Lake Worth’ Blog
Welcome! Sharing in the power of recovery is important to the Level Up team. Our blog is designed to explore the addiction recovery experience and many related areas. Education, encouragement, ideas, compassionate understanding, new holistic treatments and personal experiences—you’ll find them all here in our new blog!
Those in recovery and their families are an important focus here. Some may find this blog seeking help and guidance. We’re here for you, too. Recovery from an addiction means that there are moving stories to share as well. We know that rebalancing the body, mind and spirit is challenging. Each person deserves a life free from addictions. Your comments and thoughts are welcome, so please share them! You may be providing just the words someone needs to hear, at just the right moment.
Can Alcohol Cause Kidney Failure?
Drinking too much can cause a ton of health issues, one of them being compromised kidney function. Can alcohol cause…
What It’s Like Being Married To An Alcoholic
Being married to an alcoholic is hard - and making your marriage work can be even harder. Sometimes referred to…
The Importance of a Support System in Recovery
The importance of a support system in recovery cannot be overstated. It can make the difference between long-term recovery and…
Drugs Used to Treat Alcoholism & How They Work
Alcohol addiction is a disease that goes far beyond willpower. Chronic alcohol abuse can rewire your brain not only to…
Is Dating In Recovery A Bad Idea? Tips for Making it Work
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and everyone has ‘love’ on the brain. For recovering addicts, however, romantic relationships can be…
What Is Dual Diagnosis Anonymous?
Dealing with drug addiction is already a pretty hefty burden to bear. Having to wrestle with mental health issues on…
Heroin & Teeth | How Drugs Affect Your Teeth
The dangerous effects of heroin are nothing to smile about—in fact, heroin might leave you without a smile at all.…
The Truth About Heroin Withdrawal & Death
Heroin withdrawal and withdrawal from opioids, in general, is not considered to be a deadly process. This is because heroin…
What Are the Physical Signs of Heroin Addiction?
Heroin addiction isn’t pretty - and not just because of the shockingly high mortality rate (heroin accounted for 25% of…
Heroin & The Senses: What Heroin Looks, Feels, Smells, and Tastes Like
Heroin is a notorious psychoactive drug known for bringing users to euphoric highs and miserable lows. It can be produced…
What Are the Signs of Opioid Addiction?
It can be difficult to identify the signs of opioid addiction if you don’t know what to look for. Addiction,…
How Long Do Opioids Stay In Your System?
Opioids are a broad classification of drugs that encompasses a wide variety of both licit and illicit substances. There are…
Is Your Relationship Healthy? Signs of Codependency
Dysfunction Disguised as Devotion While compromise and sacrifice are a normal part of any relationship, codependency can pervert these concepts…
How to Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolution to Stay Sober
There’s nothing like the start of a new year to give us the nudge we need to finally become who…
How To Stay Sober During New Year’s
New Year’s Eve is a magical time of year that brims with promise and the allure of a fresh start.…
6 Signs You Need to Go To an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Alcohol is such a deeply integrated cultural norm that discerning when the occasional over-indulgence has become true alcoholism can be…
10 Tips for Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays
The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy and merriment, but for a recovering addict, it can be…
Drunk Driving During the Holidays & Accident Prevention Tips
‘Tis the season for office parties, gift exchanges, potlucks, and general merriment. As the weather cools down and the mood…
10 Ways to Cope With Holiday Stress (Without Drugs)
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year...right? While it may be the season for gathering…