Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction may experience a sense of shame or embarrassment stemming from the myth that a character flaw or moral failing is responsible for their substance dependence. It may help them in their recovery to learn that...
From backyard BBQs to graduation parties, there are always a slew of summer gatherings to go to. Oftentimes, these celebrations involve alcohol. You want to attend, but you know you are going to be offered drinks, asked questions why you won’t partake, and perhaps...
Your drinking secret is far from “safe” when you’re struggling solo. It may feel embarrassing to share your issues concerning alcohol with anyone. It’s totally understandable, especially when you may seem to be doing just fine from an outsider’s perspective. The last...
You probably already know that alcohol can damage your liver and also cause weight gain. Alcohol converts to sugar in your bloodstream, which provokes an insulin response that studies show can lead to weight gain by causing your body’s cells to store glucose as fat....
Days of unemployment and added stress – or even remote work where “happy hour” could start virtually anytime and was as close as your kitchen — led many people to start drinking more regularly during the pandemic. You may have been facing the pressure of...
Your spouse looks fine at dinner parties. Your parent never misses work. Your friend insists they’re ‘just unwinding.’ But their skin tells a different story. When someone’s drinking too much, their body often reveals what their words try to...
