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How to Prove Alcoholism in Custody Cases
How to Prove Alcoholism in Custody Cases
The legal seas in a custody battle can be stormy on their own. Add excessive alcohol use into the mix? The stakes get even higher. This guide is designed to...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
How Remote Alcohol Monitoring Can Be Used to Treat Alcoholism, According to Clinicians
How Remote Alcohol Monitoring Can Be Used to Treat Alcoholism, According to Clinicians
Getting and staying sober is no easy feat and as you’ve likely researched by now, there are a number of things a person can do to achieve it. We examine...read more
Procrastination in Starting Alcohol Abuse Recovery
Procrastination in Starting Alcohol Abuse Recovery
Some people find themselves procrastinating when it comes to recovery from alcohol addiction, but holding off on beginning your journey towards sobriety only makes the addiction worse. While there are...read more
Staying connected to recovery support when far from family
Alcohol Addiction Recovery When Far From Family and Loved Ones
Perhaps you live far from family and friends, or you have relocated to receive treatment. Whatever the case, you can be successful with recovery when far from family and friends....read more
Person maintaining alcohol recovery while traveling
Alcohol Abuse Recovery When Traveling
It’s commonly believed that adhering to a routine is crucial in recovery, especially in early recovery, but there are times you cannot maintain your routine; for instance, due to business...read more
Couple having a difficult conversation about alcohol use
Talking to Your Spouse About His or Her Drinking
If you suspect your spouse has a drinking problem, you may be wondering how to best address the issue. Read on for our tips to broach this difficult topic. Let’s...read more
People gathered in a recovery community providing mutual support
How to Start a Recovery Community
Could a Recovery Community be a viable option to help you or a loved one with alcohol addiction? Learn more about them and how they are beneficial to individuals battling...read more
Family members supporting a loved one through alcoholism recovery
The Importance of Family in Alcoholism Recovery
Recovering from alcoholism is challenging for anyone. If your family member is trying to quit drinking, your support is more important than you realize. Recovering from alcoholism is one of...read more
The stages of alcoholism recovery and the unique challenges of each phase
Alcoholism Recovery Phases and the Unique Challenges of Each
Recovering from alcoholism can be challenging; after all, it is a diagnosable disorder that requires treatment. This means recovery is not as simple as just giving up drinking, it’s a...read more
Remote alcohol monitoring in custody situations
Benefits of Remote Alcohol Monitoring when Sharing Custody with an Alcoholic Parent
While alcohol and divorce don’t always go hand-in-hand, divorce rates have a tendency to rise when alcohol is frequently being abused. In managing a custody relationship with an alcoholic spouse...read more