Hosting a Sober Holiday Party

Hosting a Sober Holiday Party

Dec 5, 2018 | Alcohol, Relapse

Around the holidays, people tend to raise a glass to celebrate the season. But in the United States, 15.1 million Americans suffer from an alcohol use disorder. With these numbers, it may be possible that you, a friend, or a family member may be in recovery, and...
How to Beat the Stigma of Alcohol Addiction

How to Beat the Stigma of Alcohol Addiction

Oct 8, 2018 | Alcohol

The first week of October is National Mental Illness Awareness Week. One in eight American adults, or 12.7 percent of the U.S. population, faces alcohol addiction. This week is devoted to talking openly about mental illness and bringing awareness to alcohol addiction...
Has Your Casual Drinking Become an Alcohol Addiction Problem?

Has Your Casual Drinking Become an Alcohol Addiction Problem?

Jun 12, 2017 | Alcohol

Perhaps you’ve always enjoyed drinking alcohol, but lately, it seems to be more about escaping from stress, alone, than sipping vodka tonics with friends on a Friday night. If you think that you may be addicted to alcohol, or that it is assuming a larger presence in...
Will I Make New Friends While in Rehab?

Will I Make New Friends While in Rehab?

Dec 15, 2016 | Alcohol, Drug, Inpatient

Human beings are highly social creatures who rely on companionship and cooperation to survive. This is truer than ever when people are going through a tough time, such as during rehab and addiction treatment. But many people wonder how hard it is to make new friends...