If you or someone you know has been drinking more during the global pandemic, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 crisis has created challenges for many people, which has caused some to turn to alcohol as a way of coping. Increased Alcohol Consumption During the Pandemic There are several indicators that alcohol consumption has been on…
Are hard liquors more dangerous than other alcoholic drinks? Fundamentally, alcohol is the same, whether it’s found in hard liquor or beer. Alcoholic beverages all contain the recreational drug ethanol. The problem with hard liquor is that it’s much stronger than beer. A bottle of liquor can have nearly 40% more alcohol by volume than a…
Just as cuts and wounds mar our outward appearance, trauma leaves an enduring mark on a person’s life. It changes how they react to people and circumstances. Whether the trauma happened in the past or just a few weeks ago, traumatic experiences are hard to overcome. For many people need professional counseling to find healing.…
Alcohol is the most regularly used addictive substance in America. It’s also easy to fall victim to alcohol use. The most shocking aspect of this socially accepted and widespread substance is that it’s also the most dangerous to quit. Alcohol is one of only a few drugs with withdrawal symptoms so severe that they can…
Addiction can be hard to admit to, especially if it leads to actions you’re not proud of. Professional addiction treatment is a proven way to overcome addictions of all sorts, but getting help and going through medically supervised withdrawal can be difficult to begin. It can be even worse if your loved one is living with addiction but fails to acknowledge…
Drinking has become a normal part of our culture. The easy accessibility of alcohol sees this substance in the hands of many adolescent boys. By the time they’re 18, over half of the teenagers in the U.S. have had a least one drink. What may have started out for your son as partying, relieving stress or…
Few marriages survive the impact of untreated alcohol addiction. This insidious disease destroys what’s supposed to be a sacred bond of love and trust. Whether your spouse has been struggling with addiction for decades or you’ve just started noticing the signs of alcohol dependency, recovery is possible. If you’re afraid for your spouse’s safety and health…
Few words are as painful as these — “my child is addicted to alcohol.” This beautiful girl you raised is now struggling with a disease that’s changing her in ways that are unbearable to witness. While having a child with alcohol use disorder is extremely painful and emotional, it’s important to remember that your daughter’s…
When you’re a child, it’s hard to recognize the signs of alcohol use disorder. All you know is that your dad gets angry easily. You know to stay out of his way when you smell that telltale liquor on his breath. As you get older, it’s bound to dawn on you — “my father is addicted…
“My mom is addicted to alcohol.” These words are bound to bring up intense emotions — regret, fear, anger, shame. Your next thoughts may be a string of questions. “What do I do?” “How do I help her?” There’s no guidebook to surviving a loved one’s addiction. This insidious disease robs families of normal, maternal love,…
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