Why is Alcohol Addictive?
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States and around the world....
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Category: Alcohol Addiction
Recovering from Alcoholism
Recovery from alcoholism is a multi-faceted event, and it’s generally different for everyone to some degree. However, there are a few general aspects to recovery – especially concerning alcohol – that can be addressed.
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Teen Mental Illness Can Lead to Substance Use and Addiction
It’s not uncommon for teens with disorders such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder to...
Read MoreAlcohol Use and Early Intervention
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3.5% of US adults have been dependent on alcohol in the past year and 10.2% of those who drink in excess are considered dependent on alcohol....
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Sober Houses and Reclaiming Your Life: What the Right West Coast Setting Can Do
The decision to get sober and stay that way takes a lot of determination. Now that you’ve started...
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The Holistic Way to Sobriety
If you’ve got a problem with alcohol, just stop drinking, right? Well, not really. If it were that...
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If You’re In Recovery You’ll Need Resiliency to Stay Sober
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back when life knocks you down. Many men and women struggling...
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What is Drug Addiction
What is drug addiction? Drug Addiction is defined as a dependence on a legal/illegal drug or...
Read MoreThe Many Different Types of Addictions Affecting Americans
Addiction is a word that’s casually thrown around by many people to describe their love of chocolate, their need to keep up-to-date on Game of Thrones, or their passion for a sport. However, many Americans actually struggle with...
Read MoreDrugs And Alcohol Are Not The Answers To Your Problems
Using drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your problems. They might make you feel better for a while but sooner or later you will have to face your fears and anxieties. In the meantime, here are some reasons why drugs and...
Read MoreHow To Convince An Addict To Get Help
Many people who struggle with alcohol or drugs have a difficult time getting better. There are many reasons why these people do not get the help they need to get better. Many family members who see their loved ones struggle have...
Read MoreIt Had To Happen This Way: A Memoir by Kay Kopit
A survivor writing from personal experience, Kay Kopit brings an authentic voice to co-dependency and addictions, healing from sexual assault, denial and guilt. What she develops in the pages of It Had To Happen This Way is how...
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