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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
Create Your Relapse Prevention Plan with this Free, Expert-Made PDF
Create Your Relapse Prevention Plan with this Free, Expert-Made PDF
A relapse prevention plan is simply a roadmap for what you would do if you felt a strong urge to drink. It’s designed to give you the steps you will...read more
How to Communicate with an Alcoholic: What to Say (and Definitely Not Say)
How to Communicate with an Alcoholic: What to Say (and Definitely Not Say)
When you’re debating what to say to an alcoholic, it can feel like you’re navigating a conversational landmine.  Will you inadvertently trigger them to drink more? Will you push them...read more
Who Would Most Likely Develop an Alcohol Addiction in Adulthood?
Who Would Most Likely Develop an Alcohol Addiction in Adulthood?
If you have struggled with alcohol addiction (or any kind of addiction), perhaps you wonder if that puts your children at risk for addiction. Or maybe you wonder how you...read more
Does Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer Break Sobriety?
Does Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer Break Sobriety?
Alcohol is deeply ingrained in our culture, making it difficult for those in recovery to remain on the path to sobriety. While non-alcoholic beer is a popular alternative to alcohol,...read more