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Imagine a spectrum. On one end is your Aunt Helen. She drinks half a glass of white zinfandel on Thanksgiving and you can tell she’s…
Do you drink too much? “Yeah, probably,” you think to yourself. But when the coronavirus (COVID-19) has you isolated from your friends and family and…
By the time I got to The Raleigh House, my parents were well aware of the damage their enabling and inability to set firm boundaries…
Anyone who drinks and is concerned about their health likely knows the recommended U.S. safe drinking limit—two drinks a day for men and one…
Think about the last time you ate an Oreo or your favorite brand of chips. If you were trying to be healthy, chances are…
Your son or daughter has agreed to go to rehab—and you couldn’t be prouder. Now is the time to let go of the past and…
There are many good reasons to take it easy with the drinks over the holidays. If you struggle with addiction, you’ll want to avoid alcohol…
Life can be so much better than this. At least a part of you believes that to be true. That’s why you—or your loved one—has…
As of 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved only three medications for the treatment of opioid addiction: methadone, Suboxone and Vivitrol….
We’ve all been there. You come home from a long day at the office and say to yourself, “I need a drink”. At first glance,…
According to Greek mythology, Sisyphus, King of Corinth, tricked Zeus and cheated death more than once. This angered Zeus so much that he banished Sisyphus…
No matter how many times you twist and turn, you can’t seem to find a comfy position in your bed. On top of that, your…
Imagine standing in line for a roller coaster with nothing to think about except the anticipation of the ride ahead. As you got closer to…
One week you feel on top of the world, socializing with everyone you meet and bouncing from one activity to the next. You overindulge in…
The holidays can be a difficult time for all of us. Where some people experience joy and happiness, others may experience increased stress, anxiety or…
There’s the stereotypical alcoholic in television shows and movies who is portrayed as the “villain” or screw up – and then there’s people in real…
Men tend to drink more than women for a mix of biological, social, and emotional reasons. Their bodies generally process alcohol differently, and cultural expectations…
There are two environments where alcohol flourishes. The first is at social activities like happy hours after work, summer picnics and sports games. The second,…
Bar crawls, beer and a whole lot of green. Nearly 150 million people across the country celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and indulge in corn beef…
Short for detoxification, “detox” is a period of time where you aim to rid yourself of toxic, unhealthy substances like alcohol, opioids and heroin. Depending…
A new year means a brand new you, right? That tagline sounds great at first when you’re excited about your new year’s resolution to cut…
As Kylee came to, she realized she was on the floor. She had suffered a seizure, and no one had been there to save her….
Some 25 percent of kids under the age of 18 are exposed to family alcohol abuse or dependence, according to the National Institute of…
If you’re reading this, you’re probably not asking out of curiosity. You may be trying to figure out whether what you’re doing — or what…
Binge drinking doesn’t just affect your judgment; it can take a serious toll on your heart. While many people associate heavy alcohol use with liver…
When methamphetamine (meth) and alcohol and used together, the effects can cause adverse effects, from serious health problems to overdose. The combination of alcohol and…
“I’ll have a drink to take the edge off.” You hear people say that all the time, because it’s true, right? With that first sip…
You’ve probably heard it said that a shot, a glass of wine and a beer all contain the same amount of alcohol. That used to…
Your boss is screaming at you. You have five projects due right now. It’s insanely hot in your office. You’re working 60-plus hours a week….
It’s tempting to tell yourself that you’re not an alcoholic because you don’t drink every day or have physical withdrawal symptoms when you don’t drink….
By now, you may have heard the news about sketchy rehab centers paying big money to attract vulnerable people through Google ads. While Google is…
If you’re taking Lexapro for depression or anxiety, you might wonder: “Can I drink alcohol on Lexapro?” The short answer is it’s not recommended. Even…
Hangover literally means “something that remains from what is past.” And oh what a mess that remaining part of you is. Crushing headache. Nausea. Fatigue….
It’s devastating to find out that someone has lost a battle with substance abuse. Even worse? When a person loses the battle because of…
You gave up alcohol—or watched your loved one do it—and life was great. Everybody was on top of the world and filled with optimism for…
If you or your loved one likes to drink, it’s not hard to cross the line by indulging in more than three or four drinks…
You’ve taken a good first step if you’re reading this. Because it means that you’re looking out for yourself. You’re aware of behavior that could…
It’s hard to answer that question without delving a little deeper. Nightly drinking can take quite a few different forms: A couple glasses of wine…
Your loved one is struggling with addiction to alcohol but refuses to admit it or discuss it. So, day after day, you must sit by…
In my last post, I talked about how my alcohol addiction impacted my education, my finances, my health and even my dreams for the future….
I used to daydream about what my life would be like if I wasn’t an alcoholic: I graduated college. Had a great job. I lived…
Excessive alcohol consumption directly affects the brain cells by slowing down their responses and impairing their metabolism. Alcohol has direct toxic effects on the brain…
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