Are All Alcoholics Misunderstood?
Addiction is one of the most complex and little understood illnesses that millions of Americans suffer from every day. Common views of addiction are often built off false assumptions that a person’s behavior is their own moral failure. The stigma behind alcoholism and other addictions is still all too real in our society. The attitude…
My Alcohol Abuse Causes me to Be Unfaithful
Addiction can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health as well as ruin your personal life in ways that you never anticipated. While under the influence of alcohol, people tend to make reckless choices that carry serious consequences. Unfortunately, acts of infidelity are all too common when someone is dealing with an alcohol addiction….
Drug Abuse and Cultural Sensitivity
Even though there are many factors related to genetics, mental health and other internal traits that cause substance abuse, culture can also play a critical role. The environment in which a person grows up can have a huge impact on how they cope with stress and the type of behaviors they engage in. Certain aspects…
Women are Drinking More Each Year
Although alcoholism is traditionally thought to mostly affect men, women can also be very vulnerable to the addictive nature of alcohol. Recently the number of women who drink more than the recommended amount has been on the rise. A study from last year showed that American women have been drinking more and more throughout the…
John Mayer One Year Sober and Counting
Pop singer and guitarist John Mayer has been making healthier lifestyle choices and has started to see the benefits of his positive changes. Mayer announced to his fans on Twitter that he gave up drinking a year ago and has seen his life improve as a result. He made the announcement partly as a message…
5 Alcoholic Behaviors That Show Up In Relationships
Is Alcoholism Hurting Your Relationship? We Understand And Can Help. Call Us Today for Assistance. 866-780-8539 Alcoholism is a disease that can ravage a person’s body and mind, taking their physical and mental health. But anyone who has been in a relationship with an alcoholic can tell you about the collateral damage. Someone addicted…
Dating an Alcoholic
Being around a person with an addiction can be painful and trying especially when you love them and care about their well-being. No matter what stage you are in a relationship, if the person you are dating is an alcoholic it is going to affect you in many different ways. It can be frustrating, confusing…
The Physical Toll of Alcoholism
When people realize that their alcohol abuse is becoming a problem they are usually dealing with a lot of external consequences to their drinking. They may have hurt their relationships, ended their career, gotten in trouble with the law or ruined their finances. However, many alcoholics are also dealing with physical health issues that they…
