
Symptoms of Internal Bleeding From Alcohol
Addiction, AlcoholNo substance is more harmful to your organs than alcohol when it’s abused. The effects of long-term heavy drinking often result in serious health harm. These include kidney and liver damage, heart damage, increased risk of cancer, and brain…

Drinking Too Much and Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches
Addiction, Alcohol“Why, why, why did I drink so much last night?” you moan as you struggle with a killer headache. A nasty hangover is never pretty, especially when you have to function at your job.
Maybe it’s time to ask yourself if the terrible headache…

What Is Alcohol Withdrawal Fatigue?
Addiction, AlcoholIf you have begun the process of alcohol detox and withdrawal, your body will go through a series of phases. These phases will feature clusters of symptoms, one of them being alcohol withdrawal fatigue.
The alcohol detox timeline begins within…

Ultimatum: Rehab or Divorce
Addiction, Alcohol, Couples, Family, Recovery, Substance AbuseYou have pled, cried, and yelled at your spouse about their drinking, but none of these has moved the needle. You are stuck sitting helplessly on the sidelines while you watch your alcoholic partner’s life implode. It appears you have one…

What to Do When an Alcoholic Husband Refuses Treatment
Addiction, AlcoholIt is so hard to witness a loved one’s slide into alcoholism, especially if it’s your spouse. You can see that your husband needs help, but your attempts to persuade him to enter rehab are brushed aside. So, what can you do what your alcoholic…

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…