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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
How Long Do Alcoholics Live? A Realistic Look at Alcohol’s Impact on Lifespan
How Long Do Alcoholics Live? A Realistic Look at Alcohol’s Impact on Lifespan
If you or someone you care about drinks heavily, it’s a fair question to ask: How long do alcoholics live? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, research gives us a pretty...read more
Am I Dating an Alcoholic? Here are the Signs, According to Experts
Am I Dating an Alcoholic? Here are the Signs, According to Experts
You’re here because you’re wondering: Am I dating an alcoholic? If you’re having a hard time answering this question, that’s completely normal – the answer isn’t always cut-and-dry. Maybe you’re...read more
Alcohol Relapse Statistics: How Common it is & Why it Happens
Alcohol Relapse Statistics: How Common it is & Why it Happens
When it comes to long-term addiction recovery, keeping alcohol relapse statistics in mind can be a powerful way to stay vigilant. Relapse, after all, is a reality anyone struggling with...read more
Could You be a “Weekend Alcoholic”? 8 Signs Your Weekend Drinking is a Problem
Could You be a “Weekend Alcoholic”? 8 Signs Your Weekend Drinking is a Problem
Have you ever referred to yourself as a weekend alcoholic? While this as a tongue-in-cheek term for many, it’s a medical one, too – clinicians actually use it to describe...read more
Recovery Capital: A Holistic Approach to Substance Abuse Care
Recovery Capital: A Holistic Approach to Substance Abuse Care
What is recovery capital? Recovery capital is a treatment model that describes the all the internal and external resources an individual has at their disposal to achieve (and maintain) recovery...read more
How to Help an Alcoholic Who Doesn’t Want Help
How to Help an Alcoholic Who Doesn’t Want Help
It can be frustrating and even heartbreaking when someone you love refuses to get treatment for their alcohol addiction. And when you’re not sure how to help an alcoholic who...read more
How to Cope with Sobriety Fatigue in Early Recovery
How to Cope with Sobriety Fatigue in Early Recovery
Sobriety fatigue is the emotional and physical exhaustion many people experience as they begin to heal from alcohol abuse – and it’s an often-unexpected hurdle on the road to recovery....read more
How to Help an Alcoholic Spouse
How to Help an Alcoholic Spouse
Living with a husband or wife who struggles with alcohol use disorder – and trying to figure out how to help your alcoholic spouse – can be an incredibly isolating...read more