Self-Diagnosing Alcoholism
If you’re struggling to control your alcohol intake, you’re likely asking yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” In recovery, there’s an old saying that if you suspect you have a drinking…
The Stages of Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol addiction is a serious, life-threatening disease. The excessive use of alcohol is blamed for an estimated 88,000 deaths every year in the U.S. For those with an alcohol use…
Can You Drink at All During Pregnancy?
Adjusting what you eat and drink during pregnancy is an essential part of prenatal care. But it isn’t always clear exactly what those adjustments should be. Many women wonder about…
How to Quit Drinking: 5 Clever Ways
It’s a new year, and you’ve decided to finally get your alcohol use under control or figure out how to quit drinking. Great! But here’s the big question… have you…
Importance of a Support System During Recovery
Deciding to give up drugs and alcohol for your new sober lifestyle often means cutting off those who enabled your substance abuse. Recovery is an individual process that’s often lonely.…
Can I Ever Return to Casual Drinking?
There’s a broad spectrum when it comes to drinking. Casual drinkers, or social drinkers, occasionally consume alcohol, usually at a social event. They can control how much they drink and…
5 Biggest Benefits of Sobriety
Getting sober can feel like coming out of a deep fog. You start noticing things you ignored while under the influence. Emotions might start coming forth that you haven’t experienced…
How We Create a Relapse Prevention Plan
Addiction therapy aims to help a person stop using for good and manage the damage addiction creates. That’s why a relapse prevention plan is such a vital component of the…
Beginning Addiction Treatment During National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week runs from May 10 to 16 in 2021. During this time, the focus is on helping women and girls to focus on their physical and mental…
What Does “Clean and Sober” Look Like?
You may have heard people say a person who has battled an addiction is “clean and sober.” What does that mean? It’s not descriptive of what it is like to…