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 on to learn the effectiveness of these programs under varying conditions. Very few alcoholics have an easy time getting sober. In fact, the percentage…

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. Recovering from alcoholism can be a challenging process. After all, an alcohol use disorder is a diagnosable clinical condition that requires treatment. Given the challenges…

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 several reasons for procrastination, there are also ways to overcome it and begin your journey toward sobriety. Most people are guilty of procrastinating from time-to-time.…

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 or vacation travel. While travel can make recovery more difficult, there are ways to stay committed to your sobriety when away from home. Recovering from…

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 assume, for all intents and purposes, that your spouse suffers from alcoholism (sometimes referred to as Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD). If such is the…

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 addiction. A recovery community is typically made up of individuals recovering from addiction, as well as their families, loved ones, and addiction treatment professionals. These…

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 the most challenging things a person can do. Alcohol use disorder is a serious, chronic disease that often affects nearly every area of someone’s life.…

An estimated 14.8 million people ages 12 and older in the United States, or 5.4 percent of the population, had an alcohol use disorder in 2018. Chances are you are part of the large group of parents and families of someone struggling with alcohol addiction. If one of those people is your child or family…