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Emotional Sobriety: What it is & How to Achieve it
Emotional Sobriety: What it is & How to Achieve it
Have you ever felt genuinely sober, even when you haven’t consumed alcohol in days or weeks?Emotional sobriety is a concept that goes beyond physical abstinence. It’s about achieving emotional balance...read more
Why Do Alcoholics Lie? Understanding the Role of Dishonesty in Addiction
Why Do Alcoholics Lie? Understanding the Role of Dishonesty in Addiction
Have you caught someone in a lie or maybe told your own little white lies? I’d venture to guess you have. Most people have fudged the truth a time or...read more
The Myth of the High-Functioning Alcoholic
The Myth of the High-Functioning Alcoholic
When people hear the term “high-functioning alcoholic,” they might picture someone who seems to have it all — a successful career, happy relationships, and the ability to juggle life’s demands,...read more
Alternatives to AA: Other Options for Recovery
Alternatives to AA: Other Options for Recovery
“AA,” as you’re surely aware, has been a household name for decades. Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide stop drinking (or engage in other addictive habits) and pursue...read more
Rewiring the Brain After Addiction: What You Should Know
Rewiring the Brain After Addiction: What You Should Know
It is undisputed that excessive and continued alcohol consumption negatively impacts the brain.   It interferes with the neurochemicals of the brain and hijacks our pleasure/reward response. And it rewires the...read more
Can an Alcoholic Quit Cold Turkey?
Can an Alcoholic Quit Cold Turkey?
If you are concerned about your drinking and want to address this issue immediately, you might have considered quitting “cold turkey.”  While quitting cold turkey might sound like an efficient...read more
Why Accountability is the Secret Ingredient to Recovery
Why Accountability is the Secret Ingredient to Recovery
If you struggle with addiction and are trying to stay sober or drink in moderation, accountability is essential. When you promise yourself (or others) you’ll quit drinking, you need to...read more
The Effects of a Parent’s Alcoholism on Children
The Effects of a Parent’s Alcoholism on Children
How does an “alcoholic” parent affect a child? Growing up with alcoholic parents can have profound emotional effects on children, often shaping their sense of self, relationships, and approach to...read more
How to Live With An Alcoholic
How to Live With An Alcoholic
Living with an alcoholic can be an incredibly challenging experience – even if that person with AUD seems to function well in certain areas of their life. It can lead...read more
How to Deal (and Live) with an Alcoholic Spouse
How to Deal (and Live) with an Alcoholic Spouse
When you’re dealing (and living) with a husband or wife who struggles with alcohol use disorder (AUD), it can be an incredibly challenging and isolating experience. But remember: You are...read more
Relapse prevention plan
How to Create a Relapse Prevention Plan
So, you want to create a relapse prevention plan. You’ve confronted your addiction. You’ve made a commitment to your family, maybe your friends, to stop drinking. Perhaps you’ve gone to...read more
Does a 12-Step Recovery Program Work When it’s Court Mandated?
Does a 12-Step Recovery Program Work When it’s Court Mandated?
When an alcoholic enters into a 12-step recovery program like Alcoholics Anonymous, their odds of staying sober greatly increase, but what’s the success rate of these programs when they’re court-mandated?...read more