
Losing Your Job Due to Alcoholism
Addiction, Alcohol, Executive, News, ProfessionalsAlcoholism has the power to cause major disruptions in many areas of your life. One of these areas is the damage it can do to your career. Many a career has been waylaid due to the disease of alcoholism. What about you? Are you losing your job…

What Can I Do About My Husband’s Drinking?
Addiction, Alcohol, Couples, Substance AbuseIf your husband is abusing alcohol on a regular basis, he may have an alcohol use disorder. This is a disease that is difficult to manage without expert intervention and support. If you wonder, “What can I do about my husband’s drinking,”…

What is Emotional Drinking?
Addiction, Alcohol, NewsAlcohol is often used as a tool to help numb uncomfortable feelings – something referred to as emotional drinking.
Maybe you have recently lost a loved one and are deep in the grieving process. Perhaps you are going through a bad breakup,…

What is the Link Between ADHD and Alcohol?
Addiction, Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthADHD is a brain condition that affects about 10% of children and 4.4% of the adult population. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is more common among those who were diagnosed with ADHD as kids. Read on to learn more about the link between ADHD and…

Postpartum Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder
Addiction, Alcohol, Depression, Dual DiagnosisPostpartum depression and alcohol use disorder is a common dual diagnosis. Women who struggle with depression following the birth of a child may turn to alcohol to self-medicate. Continue reading to learn more about postpartum disorder and how…

How to Help an Alcoholic Wife
Addiction, Alcohol, Couples, FamilyHow To Deal With an Alcoholic Wife
If your spouse is battling an alcohol use disorder you are no doubt very worried for her physical and mental health. Learn how you can help your alcoholic wife.
When most people think about the disease…

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Symptoms and Timeline
Addiction, Alcohol, News, TreatmentWhen you are ready to get help for an alcohol use disorder (AUD), it is a good idea to be prepared in advance. Learn about alcohol withdrawal syndrome and the detox symptoms timeline.
AUD affects 15 million Americans and contributes to about…

Step 2 of AA
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentWhat Does Step 2 in AA Mean?
Step 2 of A.A: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Since the 1930s, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a vital resource for people in recovery seeking peer support…

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?
Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment
Learn about the 3 stages of alcoholism, and how to stop progression of the disease.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common disease and remains the number one substance that people seek out treatment for. But before someone reaches the…

Insomnia and Alcohol Withdrawal
Addiction, AlcoholIs Insomnia a Side Effect of Alcoholism?
Insomnia and alcohol withdrawal are often linked. Learn about insomnia and other alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Alcohol detox can cause a medley of withdrawal symptoms, with insomnia being one of them.…