When Is it Time to Ask for Help for Alcoholism? According to the Mayo Clinic, “alcohol use disorder is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it...
Alcoholism and Mental Illness For millions of Americans struggling with alcohol or other drug addiction, there are also many Americans who are living with ongoing mental health issues. The correlation between the two often stems from an endless cycle of attempting to...
How Many Athletes Struggle With Alcohol Addiction? Alcohol is a widely accepted and abused substance globally. Due to its ease of accessibility and legality to those of legal age, alcohol consumption has simply become very routine. Consuming alcohol is so normalized that...
Challenges of Addressing Alcohol Abuse Due to the prevalence and acceptance of consuming alcohol regularly in our society, you may find yourself thinking about how to tell someone in your circle that they binge drink, and an alcohol treatment program might be...
What Are the Stages of Alcoholism? Alcohol addiction is not an instantaneous disorder, and those struggling with alcohol use disorder often take months or years to reach that point. Alcohol addiction is a progressive condition that can start as casual drinking and...
Living With a Functional Alcoholic Functional or high-functioning alcoholics do not always meet the stereotypical image of alcohol addiction and are not always easy to spot. They tend to be competent in most aspects of their lives, having a job, being successful,...
Is it Possible to Help an Alcoholic That Doesn’t Want Help? When you are witnessing a loved one going through the tumultuous life of alcohol addiction, your first instinct is to attempt to save them from the cycle of substance abuse and...
Concerned You May Be Drinking Too Much Wine? If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably seen the memes, “It’s Wine O’Clock somewhere.” People joke about smuggling wine to soccer games in travel coffee mugs or staying hydrated by adding...
What to Expect When Quitting Drinking Alcohol consumption has grown in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alcohol sales were up 54% in late March 2020 compared to the year before, according to the American Heart Association. This has led to some individuals...
The Alcoholic Stereotype When you hear the term alcoholic, many will envision the negative stereotypes often portrayed within Hollywood. An alcoholic is often depicted as violent or aggressive and causes scenes at the local bar needing to be carried out by bouncers...
