Have you ever woken up after drinking and struggled to remember how you got home? This gap in memory is known as an alcohol blackout. But what does alcohol blackout mean, and why does it happen? At Altruism Counseling Services, we want everyone in our community to have a safe and positive future. Alcohol blackouts […]
In 2022, as many as 13.8% of Kentuckians reported binge drinking behavior, which is four or more drinks on one occasion for women and five or more for men. While not everyone who binge drinks develops an alcohol use disorder (AUD), binge drinking is a telltale sign that your drinking is no longer casual. Alcohol […]
Nobody gets a DUI on purpose, but it still happens. It can be a frustrating, and even embarrassing process. There is a lot that needs to get done in the aftermath. You have court dates to attend, fees to pay, classes to take, and a license to get reinstated, on top of everything you normally […]
Alcohol consumption is a normal part of American culture. It’s common to get a drink while out with friends, grab a beer at a concert, or have a glass of wine with dinner. Drinking can be part of a healthy lifestyle. But sometimes drinking gets out of hand. If you are worried about your drinking, […]
It only takes one wrong decision to get your first DUI. You might have thought you were okay to drive, or that the distance between you and your destination was short enough that it didn’t matter. Either way, receiving your first DUI can be the wake-up call you need to make important changes in your […]
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Kentucky, you’re not the only one. In 2021, over 17,000 people in Kentucky were arrested for a DUI. After being arrested, there are a lot of things to figure out. Your license has been suspended. You have court dates and appointments. Fees are adding […]
In 2021, there were 17,264 DUI arrests in Kentucky. Getting a DUI has drastic consequences on your driving record that may complicate different aspects of your life. In Kentucky, you must attend DUI classes if you have received this charge. Altruism Counseling Services aims to help people understand what that means and how to reinstate […]
Have you recently been arrested for a DUI for the first time? If you have, you probably have many questions, but understand that you are not the only one who has been through this. In 2021, 17,264 Kentuckians were arrested for a DUI, and for 74.8% of them, it was their first offense in the […]
One drink. Two drinks. The next thing you know, you can’t remember how many drinks you had. You may have even forgotten the events that happened. What you participated in is known as binge drinking. Many people in the United States binge drink. In 2022, 14% of Kentuckians participated in binge drinking. Binge drinking by […]
Do you ever experience shaky hands after you go a few days without drinking alcohol? Maybe a pounding headache or a lingering nausea. What you’re experiencing is alcohol withdrawal. There are many symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, ranging from harmless and unpleasant to dangerous and incredibly painful. If you have an alcohol use disorder, chances are […]
