Many people assume an alcoholic is someone whose life is falling apart. They cannot hold a job or maintain healthy relationships and are simply in a rut. While this is not true for all cases of alcoholism, functioning alcoholics can be more challenging to find. High-functioning alcoholics are individuals who are able to hold down…
There are several different terms for alcoholism, such as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependency, or alcohol use disorder. They all point to the same fact: you may have a problem with either drinking too much alcohol or quitting drinking alcohol. However, you may not always recognize alcoholism at first. The symptoms of alcoholism typically develop slowly…
It’s a tremendous accomplishment for someone to survive addiction and then get through an entire treatment process. As they walk out the door of rehab, the client has every right to feel a sense of pride. With that said, it’s also important that each person walking out that door realizes it’s only the initial stages…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the gold standard for substance abuse aftercare. You don’t have to be religious to participate in this program. Even so, it rubs some people the wrong way. Did you know that there are excellent alternatives for AA? The Tenets of AA AA encourages program participants to enter into communication with a…
When family members or loved ones start abusing drugs, there are often telltale signs. Despite that, trying to pin down which drugs they use is hard when they suffer from polysubstance abuse. It’s the reason why seeking professional help is so important. However, what is polysubstance abuse, and how do experts treat it? What Is…
If someone you care about struggles with alcohol addiction, then you might want to step in and try to help. Even if you mean well, however, not all good intentions will truly be helpful. These tips can help you know how to help an alcoholic and how to step in and recognize the signs that…
Detoxing from Alcohol is Not the Same as Addiction Treatment The Principles of Effective Treatment set forth by the National Institute on Drug Abuse make […]
Getting together with family and friends for the holidays can be a challenge for those in recovery. People need to know that there are some alternatives.
Holidays can be challenging for those in recovery. As family and friends of those dealing with addiction we need to do our part.
If you and your family member are going through withdrawal from alcohol, it can be a difficult journey. Knowing what to expect can help.