Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most well-known and respected programs for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol addiction. Since its founding in 1935, AA…
Understanding the difference between addiction and dependence is crucial for yourself or a loved one affected by substance use. While these terms are often used…
In the United States, alcohol is legal, socially acceptable, and culturally expected in many situations. Weddings, Super Bowl parties, and after-work happy hours with co-workers…
If you have completed a treatment program for a substance use disorder, then you are aware of the risk of relapse. Recovery from drug and…
America has an alcohol problem, and it’s not hard to see why. Unlike many other addictive substances, alcohol is both legal and socially acceptable in…
If you’ve made the crucial decision to seek treatment and break free from alcohol use disorder, you may feel nervous, especially if this is your…
Alcohol cravings are intense, overwhelming urges to drink. These urges are as physical as they are psychological. During active addiction, cravings increase as people need…
There is a strong link between alcohol use and depression. However, does serious alcohol use lead to depression, or are depressed people more likely to…
Addiction is both a symptom and cause of dual diagnosis conditions where one disorder fuels the other. Dual diagnosis examples include a number of difficult…
Our favorite actors and musicians are under constant pressure to live up to certain standards and perform at the top of their game in order…
