Alcohol
Alcohol Awareness Month 2023: “Connecting the Dots: Opportunities for Recovery”
To start, take a moment to reflect on the role alcohol plays in your life and its impact on your health and…
Celebrating Drinking Holidays Sober: Ideas and Tips for Enjoying the Occasion
When you quit drinking, you think your life will be much easier, but sobriety also comes with many challenges. One of those…
You Don’t Have To Call Yourself an Alcoholic To Quit Drinking
Drinking alcohol is normalized in today’s culture, and it’s weird if you don’t do it. Regardless of your reason for ditching the…
Dry January: How You Can Participate and Why It’s ALWAYS A Good Idea
Drink too much this holiday season? Been drinking too much all year? Been drinking too much your whole life? If you answered…
Is Alcoholism a Mental Disorder?
Alcoholism is, in fact, a mental disorder, but the answer is more complex than “yes” or “no.” The latest edition of the…
Alcohol and Drug Hotlines: Who Can You Call When You Need Help?
One of the worst things about addiction and mental illness is that it makes you feel alone and that there’s nobody you…
Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Zoloft
Approximately 86 percent of Americans drink alcohol, according to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). At the…
Should I Choose Virtual Rehab for Alcohol and Drug Addiction?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to adapt to living more and more of our lives virtually, and this often includes how…
More than A Meme: A Look at “Wine Mom” Culture
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re like many who have been selected by the social media algorithm gods,…
Alcohol and Job Loss: Getting Help before Getting Fired
Alcoholism and job loss is a reality for many people who struggle with keeping their drinking in check. The Substance Abuse and…
Dangers of Mixing Drugs and Alcohol: A Guide for At-Risk Users and Families
Whether you’re going through substance use disorder yourself or you have watched a friend or family member struggle with addiction, you probably…
Medications for Alcohol Withdrawal: What You Need to Know
Alcohol withdrawal comes with a host of physical and psychological symptoms. These range from mild to moderate to severe to potentially life-threatening,…
How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Sex Life and Intimacy?
We’ve all heard the phrase “sex, drugs and rock and roll” and, frankly, it’s incredibly misleading, given what drug addiction does to…
Medical Detox for Alcohol: Do I Need It and How Long Does It Take?
Medical detox for alcohol abuse and addiction allows you or your loved one to safely and comfortably overcome the worst of your…