Category: Alcohol Abuse
7 Things That Could Derail Your Sobriety
September 30, 2010
You have gotten past a lot of hurdles to get sober. It’s been a tough road, but it’s been worth it. The following seven things could derail your sobriety and set you back at square one. Find out what they are and learn how to [...]
No Magic Pill for Alcoholism Recovery
September 21, 2010
Alcoholism is a beast. It takes over your life, it messes with people you care about, and it can damage your future. So when you are ready to get back to a sober life, how do you really manage it? Is it just as simple [...]
It’s Not Enough to Just Stop Drinking
September 13, 2010
Alcoholism is bigger than just the alcohol, and sobriety is more than just not drinking. The development of alcoholism stems from a person’s emotional and mental state. If that doesn’t change when the drinking stops, then he or she has only done part of the [...]
Addiction Relapse: Getting Back On Track
September 3, 2010
Your drug rehab counselor says relapse can happen to anyone going through recovery. Your recovery friends tell you it’s part of the process, it’s not the end of the world, and you can get through it. That’s what they say, anyway. It sure feels like [...]
Baby Steps Matter with Addiction Recovery
September 1, 2010
We live in a society that values big achievement – the bigger the better. We love awards shows, big competition, and come-from-behind wins. But when you are in addiction recovery, it’s the baby steps that really matter. One day at a time, you stay sober. [...]
Alcoholism and Blackouts
August 31, 2010
How scared would you be to wake up and not remember a thing from the night before? You know you met up with a friend, you went to someone’s house, had something to eat – and woke up at home on the couch. What in [...]
Alcohol Addiction: Not a Personal Weakness
August 8, 2010
Many people believe that alcoholism is a sign of personal weakness. Someone could get over it if they just tried harder. They could get better if they wanted to – it just takes a little will power. Unfortunately, an addiction goes a lot deeper than [...]
Privacy and Alcohol Treatment
August 2, 2010
Alcohol treatment is a big deal in someone’s life, especially when they have to stay away from home for a while. And even if it is done through an outpatient program, the time and focus is significant. If you were going through rehab for a [...]
Managing Your Emotions is the Key to Sobriety
July 20, 2010
You may have spent your most if not your entire life running away from your feelings. If they have been mostly hurtful, it’s easy to see why. But as you may have discovered, covering them and running from them hasn’t made your life any better. [...]
Long Term Health Effects of Alcoholism
June 19, 2010
The news often promotes studies that show the benefits of drinking alcohol. But when someone misuses or becomes addicted to alcohol, the list of associated health problems gets very long. These effects are different depending on a person’s gender, and is unfortunately worse for women. [...]
