Everyone’s journey to change their relationship with alcohol is unique. Some people choose to completely abstain from alcohol, while others work to significantly cut back on their consumption through moderation. You don’t have to know your long-term goal in order to get started, and you don’t have to commit to sobriety right away in orderContinue reading “11 Benefits Of Cutting Back on Drinking With Moderate Alcohol Consumption”
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
As an addiction medicine physician on the Monument platform, I’m reassured to see a growing interest in medication-assisted treatment. Often referred to as “MAT,” medication-assisted treatment is largely considered the gold standard in treatment for alcohol use disorder by the medical community. Not only is there increased awareness surrounding this life-changing approach, but now, withContinue reading “Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder”
How to Manage Social Anxiety Without Alcohol
If you’re using alcohol to cope with social anxiety, you’re not alone. In the absence of a better coping mechanism, many people turn to alcohol to soothe social nerves. Although alcohol can provide temporary relief, it can actually increase anxiety in the long-term. I often speak with my patients about the connection between social anxietyContinue reading “How to Manage Social Anxiety Without Alcohol”
The Relationship Between Alcohol and Body Weight
While it’s widely known that alcohol isn’t healthy, many people are initially unaware of the full extent to which alcohol consumption affects body weight. People often look for explanations for a recent weight change in their diet or eating habits, just to find out the only thing that has really changed is their alcohol consumption.Continue reading “The Relationship Between Alcohol and Body Weight”
One Week Sober: Symptoms, Benefits, and What to Expect in Early Sobriety
Making the decision to stop drinking is something to be incredibly proud of. Sobriety can enrich your personal relationships, provide numerous health benefits, and lead to meaningful self-discovery. Like any major transition, quitting alcohol takes time and determination. The first several days without alcohol can coincide with significant changes, which can be overwhelming at first.Continue reading “One Week Sober: Symptoms, Benefits, and What to Expect in Early Sobriety”
Abstinence vs. Drinking in Moderation: Which is Right for You?
More people than ever are recognizing the negative effects of drinking alcohol and re-evaluating how it shows up in their life. As a physician on the Monument platform, I speak with patients every day who are looking to change their drinking habits in order to improve their health and happiness. Once they’ve decided they wantContinue reading “Abstinence vs. Drinking in Moderation: Which is Right for You?”