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Alcohol And Emotional Abuse In Normal Homes
“He Only Gets Angry When He Drinks” It always starts with a sentence that sounds like reassurance. He only gets angry when he drinks. She […]
How High Performers Hide a Serious Problem
The “Functioning Alcoholic” Lie Some people hear the word alcoholic and picture a person who has fully fallen apart. No job, no routine, no control, […]
The Myth That Alcohol Addiction Is a Moral Failure
People Still Believe Addiction Is a Character Issue For all the research available, for all the neuroscience explaining how dependence rewires the brain, and for […]
Incorporating Life Skills Training in Addiction Treatment
Addiction strips life down to survival. Everything becomes about the next drink, the next hit, the next escape. Over time, people in addiction lose far […]
How Families Go Broke Protecting the Addict
Addiction doesn’t just drain the person using, it drains the family. Not just emotionally, but financially, mentally, and spiritually. And often, it’s not because families […]
The Devastating Economic and Human Cost of Alcoholism: A CDC Report
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the alarming economic and human toll of alcoholism in the United States. The […]
Stages of Alcoholism: Understanding the Progression and Seeking Help
What Is Alcoholism? Alcoholism, recognized as an illness by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1956, is a disease that alters the brain, affecting motivation […]
How to Help an Alcoholic: Supporting Your Loved One Towards Recovery
Seeing a family member or loved one struggle with alcohol addiction can be heart-wrenching. The person you knew seems lost, overshadowed by their dependency on […]
Binge Drinking: Understanding, Effects, and How to Stop
If you’re ready to address a binge drinking habit, it’s important to understand what it is, its effects, and how you can develop a healthier […]