If уоu аrе someone who grеw up wіth оnе оr bоth оf your раrеntѕ bаttlіng аlсоhоl аddісtіоn, уоu knоw еvеrуdау саn feel unрrеdісtаblе. Children оf аlсоhоlісѕ tурісаllу dоn’t get thеіr еmоtіоnаl needs mеt. Oftеn tіmеѕ, the effects of growing uр іn thаt ѕоrt оf...
Alcohol
What Are the Top 10 Signs of Alcoholism?
In today’s society, it’s both casual and common to engage in drinking alcohol. Anyone over the age of 18 has likely been offered alcohol or been around someone who drinks for fun. As a social recreational activity, alcohol consumption can sometimes get out of hand....
Hоw tо Talk to Someone About Their Drinking
If уоur loved one hаѕ an alcohol use dіѕоrdеr, іt'ѕ nаturаl tо wоndеr hоw to mаkе thеm ѕее thаt thеу nееd hеlр. Fоr уоu tо be аѕkіng this ԛuеѕtіоn, іt'ѕ lіkеlу thаt уоur loved оnе hаѕ gotten tо thе point thаt they соntіnuе tо drіnk in ѕріtеоf оbvіоuѕ problems caused...
Demystifying the First 3 Steps of AA
In this blog, I will try to explain the essence of the first 3 Steps of the 12 Steps of AA. All steps in the 12-step process are important; however, the first 3 steps are fundamental, and it is imperative that a newcomer to sobriety is familiar with these steps and...
Do You Need Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
Do I need treatment for alcohol abuse? This is a common question that many people ask themselves if they feel that they are either drinking too much on a regular basis or when they do drink, they do not moderate the amount. It is not unusual to feel that the current...
Help to Stop Drinking
The following article was originally printed by Street Printing Company in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1940s. The article gives useful insights into the steps that you can take that will help you stop drinking. We hope you find it useful. 15 POINTS FOR AN ALCOHOLIC or...
What is a Functional Alcoholic?
The term Functional Alcoholic implies that someone has all of the characteristics of an alcoholic, but they appear to maintain a life of normalcy. They go to work and maintain a family life and look like everything is under control. To an outsider, nothing seems to be...
FMLA for Alcoholism and Addiction
Many people worry that seeking treatment for alcoholism or addictions will force them to lose their jobs. Fortunately, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows individuals to use FMLA for mental health and substance abuse issues. As a result, if you have an alcohol...
How to Find Doctors for Alcoholism
Many people who struggle with alcoholism don’t know where to start when they begin looking for help. Since there are a variety of treatment options, it is helpful to know what the choices are so you can find the treatment that is right for you. Listed below are the...
10 Ways That Sobriety Can Improve Your Life
These are 10 ways that sobriety can improve your life Improved memory – I know that it is hard to believe, but sobriety can actually improve your memory. After a night on the town, you won’t have to ask anyone “What happened last night?” No more amnesia or fuzzy...