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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
Alcohol Testing in Child Custody: Each State’s Laws, Explained [2025]
Alcohol Testing in Child Custody: Each State’s Laws, Explained [2025]
Jump ahead to your state: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri...read more
4 Things to Consider When Setting Up Remote Alcohol Monitoring
4 Things to Consider When Setting Up Remote Alcohol Monitoring
Although the BACtrack View remote alcohol monitoring system is incredibly easy to set up and use, there are a few items you need to consider before you begin alcohol monitoring, whether...read more
Court-Ordered Portable Alcohol Monitoring: An Overview
Court-Ordered Portable Alcohol Monitoring: An Overview
To enhance public safety and ensure compliance with alcohol-related judgments (in DUI, child custody, parole or probation cases) – court-ordered portable alcohol monitoring devices have come to the rescue. This...read more
How to Use BACtrack View Alcohol Monitoring for Family Law [PDF Guide]
How to Use BACtrack View Alcohol Monitoring for Family Law [PDF Guide]
Navigating custody battles can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially when alcohol muddles the track. If you’re thinking about using BACtrack View alcohol monitoring in a custody case, this guide is...read more
Sobriety Clause in Custody Agreement: Free Template
Sobriety Clause in Custody Agreement: Free Template
An alcohol sobriety clause in a custody agreement is a provision designed to ensure that a parent responsible for caring for the child is not under the influence of alcohol....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
Staying Sober After Rehab: Chatting with Addiction Expert Kyli Hingley
Staying Sober After Rehab: Chatting with Addiction Expert Kyli Hingley
Rehab, of course, is a major step towards recovery for anyone fighting addiction. But what about staying sober after rehab? How do we make sure the hard-earned progress in rehab...read more