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Alcohol and Mental Health: How Drinking Affects Your Mood and Mind

Alcohol is a legal substance, easy to find at celebrations, work events, and even quiet evenings at home. Yet alcohol does far more than create a brief buzz. It acts directly on the brain, changing mood, memory, sleep, and stress responses in ways that can seriously impact mental health over time. Understanding how alcohol and mental health interact can help you decide whether your drinking is supporting your well-being—or quietly working against it.

This guide explains how alcohol affects the brain, why it so often overlaps with conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma, and what to do if you suspect drinking is harming your emotional health. It also outlines how integrated treatment at Nova Recovery Center can help when alcohol use and mental health challenges show up together.

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December 4, 2025 No Comments
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Lexapro and Alcohol: Can You Safely Drink While on This Medication?

If you take Lexapro (escitalopram) for depression or anxiety, you might wonder whether you can still drink socially. Questions about lexapro and alcohol are extremely common, especially when friends, work events, or holidays involve drinking. The short answer is that mixing these two is usually not recommended, and the details matter more than most people realize.

This guide explains what happens when you combine Lexapro and alcohol, why your prescriber often warns against it, and what to do if drinking has become hard to control while you’re on medication.

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November 24, 2025 No Comments
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Young Men’s Alcohol Detox in Austin

Young men searching for alcohol detox in Austin can start safely with medically supervised care and then move straight into Nova Recovery Center’s long-term rehab programs. This article explains what detox looks like, how long it usually lasts, and how Nova’s structured treatment, family support, and aftercare help build lasting sobriety.

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November 9, 2025 No Comments
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How Long Can You Stay in Austin Sober Living?

Curious how long you can stay in an Austin sober living home? This guide explains what sober living is, typical timelines (from a 90-day baseline to 5–9-month averages), and why some peer-run homes allow open-ended stays. It also clarifies what a “2-day alcohol rehab” can and can’t do, and shows practical next steps—medical detox, IOP, and vetted housing options across Austin.

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November 9, 2025 No Comments
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How Good Is Medical Care in San Antonio?

San Antonio’s medical system is broad and coordinated. Primary care, hospital networks, and community providers work alongside specialty addiction programs. If you’re evaluating outpatient drug rehab in San Antonio, the city offers a full range of services from hospital‑affiliated clinics to nonprofit and private centers. Local government and state agencies also connect residents to care, including low‑ or no‑cost options.

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November 5, 2025 No Comments
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