Category Archives: Alcohol Addiction

  The claim that alcohol kills brain cells has been around forever, but is there any truth to it? The … Continue reading Does Drinking Alcohol Kill Brain Cells? →

  You’ve decided to seek treatment for alcohol abuse—and that’s great, but it doesn’t mean you’re on cruise control. In … Continue reading 4 Tools for Increasing the Effectiveness of Alcohol Treatment Programs →

  We all know that addiction can destroy a life, taking away family, friends, employment and peace of mind. But … Continue reading The Results of Alcoholism on the Body →

  This is, without a doubt, the hard part. You’re no longer drinking, but years of alcohol abuse have taken … Continue reading Surviving the First 60 Days Without Alcohol →

  Most of us know what it feels like to drink too much. Maybe you danced on a table. Or … Continue reading The Long-term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain →

  Alcohol addiction is—quite simply—a loss of control over your drinking. And while there is a long list of benefits … Continue reading Life After Alcoholism →

  “Just stop drinking.” Have you heard that before? As if the act were as simple as deciding to take … Continue reading Dual Diagnosis: Alcoholism and PTSD →

  Relationships are complicated enough—and when you throw alcohol into the mix they can become downright explosive. Fights provoked over … Continue reading How to be in a Relationship with an Alcoholic →

  It’s devastating to find out that someone has lost a battle with substance abuse. Even worse? When a person … Continue reading What Went Wrong: The Tragic Death of True Blood Star Nelsan Ellis →

  You gave up alcohol—or watched your loved one do it—and life was great. Everybody was on top of the … Continue reading How to Stick with Your Alcohol Addiction Rehab →

  Life can be so much better than this. At least a part of you believes that to be true. … Continue reading Taking the Next Step at an Alcohol Addiction Rehabilitation Center →

  Let’s start off with a question: What is the one thing that all people who are addicted to alcohol … Continue reading Inpatient vs. Outpatient Alcohol Treatment →