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...
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...
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...
Going through drug or alcohol rehab is a stressful time physically, emotionally and spiritually. The mind and the body are interconnected; how one feels greatly affects the other. Having a calm state of mind can help to improve your body’s recovery and reduce anxiety...
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...
For many people, the idea of getting together with friends and having a single drink isn’t unreasonable. But for a recovering alcoholic who has just finished rehab, even just one drink is enough to start the cycle of addiction all over again. When you’re...
