by Casa Nuevo Vida | Feb 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Alcohol is part of cultures and family traditions all over the world. However, many people excessively use alcohol. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use results in approximately 88,000 deaths in the United States alone;...
by Casa Nuevo Vida | Jan 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking is the cause of 480,000 premature deaths annually in the United States alone, which equates to 1 out of 5 deaths. 16 million others suffer from...
by Casa Nuevo Vida | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Who goes to rehab? Ask an American and you are likely to be told that they are the celebrities who go to luxury treatment centers, or the heroin addicts who line up each day in methadone clinics for treatment. These facts present an interesting reality that...
by Casa Nuevo Vida | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Getting sober means getting through a period of uncontrollable cravings, trying to resist urges and ignoring addictive thoughts. You might say, “Hey, I deserve a wine today!” when it actually means “I need alcohol for my addiction!” Getting sober can be the most...
by Casa Nuevo Vida | Nov 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you struggle with addiction, living a sober life can seem like an impossible goal. However, no matter how hopeless you think your situation is, recovery is never out of reach. It is possible when you address the root of the addiction and when you are provided...
by Casa Nuevo Vida | Nov 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Most Abused Substances1. Alcohol (ethyl) – considered as the #1 abused substance in America, with more than half the American population or around 135.5 million recognized as drinkers and around 86 million identified as abusers. Acute Effects – drowsiness,...
