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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
When to Leave an Alcoholic: The 6 Red Flags to Look Out For
When to Leave an Alcoholic: The 6 Red Flags to Look Out For
Loving someone who struggles with alcoholism can be exhausting and confusing – and trying to figure out if or when to leave an alcoholic can be even more so. Chances...read more
5 Tips: How to Deal with an Alcoholic Parent
5 Tips: How to Deal with an Alcoholic Parent
Growing up and dealing with an alcoholic parent is a battle you didn’t ask for.  Whether you experienced their alcoholism as a child or their addiction evolved after you moved...read more
9 Relapse Warning Signs to Look Out For, According to Experts
9 Relapse Warning Signs to Look Out For, According to Experts
It can be helpful to be aware of the early warning signs that could indicate a person is headed toward a potential relapse. Maybe you are trying to stay sober,...read more
How to Explain Addiction to a Child or Teen
How to Explain Addiction to a Child or Teen
If you or a loved one has experienced addiction, you’ve probably engaged in many adult conversations with other adults about this topic. Perhaps with therapists, your romantic partner, and peers...read more