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What Percentage of Alcoholics Recover On their Own? Exploring the Data
What Percentage of Alcoholics Recover On their Own? Exploring the Data
Since approximately one-third of U.S. adults will meet diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder (AUD) at some point in their lives, for many people the questions “Can I recover?”...read more
Is Alcoholism Hereditary? What the Research Says
Is Alcoholism Hereditary? What the Research Says
Many people with a family history of alcoholism wonder if alcoholism is hereditary – and if they’re destined to repeat it. The truth? Genetics play a role, but they don’t...read more
What are Alcohol Shakes… and What Can You do About Them?
What are Alcohol Shakes… and What Can You do About Them?
If your hands have ever felt shaky after a night of drinking – or after trying to stop – you’re not alone. Alcohol shakes, also called alcohol tremors, are one...read more
Sober Friends ARE Out There: How to Find Them Online and IRL
Sober Friends ARE Out There: How to Find Them Online and IRL
Getting sober is one thing. Building a sober social life that feels real, supportive, and fun? Another challenge entirely. Whether you’re early in recovery, sober curious, or years into living...read more
Is Alcohol a Narcotic? What Addiction Neuroscience Tells Us
Is Alcohol a Narcotic? What Addiction Neuroscience Tells Us
When most of us hear the word “narcotic,” our minds often go straight to illicit substances like heroin or prescription opioids – stuff we associate with addiction, crime, and health...read more
How Codependency and Addiction Mix, According to a Therapist
How Codependency and Addiction Mix, According to a Therapist
It’s completely understandable to want to help your partner if they are struggling with addiction. However: There comes a point when your help can actually harm both of you. And...read more
The 10 Traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics: What the Research Says
The 10 Traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics: What the Research Says
Growing up in a household affected by alcohol use disorder (AUD) leaves enduring emotional and psychological effects that can shape a child’s sense of identity, relationships, and worldview well into...read more
The 5 Main Effects of Alcoholism on Families
The 5 Main Effects of Alcoholism on Families
When someone in a family struggles with alcoholism, everyone feels it. The effects of alcoholism on families are far-reaching – influencing not just relationships, but also emotional well-being, daily routines,...read more
How to Do an Intervention, According to an Addiction Coach
How to Do an Intervention, According to an Addiction Coach
Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction, mental health issues, or destructive behavior can be heartbreaking. You want to help, but don’t know where to start or how to...read more
The Benefits of Sobriety: Why it Pays Off – More than You’d Think
The Benefits of Sobriety: Why it Pays Off – More than You’d Think
If you’ve ever wondered whether the benefits of sobriety from alcohol make it worth the effort, science has an answer for you – and it’s a strong “yes.” Whether you’re...read more
What Does “Sober Curious” Mean, Exactly?
What Does “Sober Curious” Mean, Exactly?
Perhaps, as you’ve browsed social media or read think pieces over the past few years – or revisited your own relationship with alcohol – you’ve stumbled across the term “sober...read more
No, it Doesn’t Start with a Drink: The 3 Stages of Relapse
No, it Doesn’t Start with a Drink: The 3 Stages of Relapse
Relapse doesn’t happen in one dramatic moment. It creeps in gradually – often without you even realizing it at first. The truth is, relapse usually starts long before a drink...read more