Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal for Women
Addiction can take many forms and has many faces. Alcoholism is one of those faces and is one of the most common forms of addiction. Withdrawal from alcohol, although it is dangerous, is a doorway we must go through to find sobriety. Tools like…
Symptoms of Alcoholism
You have a drinking problem. In fact, you worry that it’s gotten much worse. Are you exhibiting the symptoms of alcoholism? Do you know what they are? Do you know how to find the treatment you need for help?
What is Alcoholism?
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What Is A Functioning Alcoholic?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimated more than 15 million adults aged 18 years and older had alcohol use disorder in 2015. Therefore, about 6.2 percent of the adult population, nearly 10 million men and 5.3 million…
Alcohol Addiction Facts
Alcohol addiction can take over your life and turn it inside out, confusing and complicated this time. Moreover, many myths still exist about alcohol addiction, which may leave you understandably befuddled and bemused. Therefore, it's essential…
Stages Of Alcohol Recovery
Embarking on a journey toward sobriety is not an easy endeavor. Deciding on what method of rehabilitation is just one of many decisions to be made throughout the recovery process. Other decisions necessary prior to engaging in alcohol rehabilitation…
Alcohol Detox
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can cause life-altering changes in a person. Not only can it impact the person struggling with alcohol abuse, but also loved ones, friends, and even work colleagues. Unfortunately, recovering from alcohol…
Changing the Words We Use to Discuss Addiction
National Recovery Month
Each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors and promotes National Recovery Month—a month-long event to educate the public about addiction recovery. This year, the…
Alcohol Relapse
Addiction is a chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma. Addiction treatment aims to stop alcohol abuse completely without relapsing, but this is not always the case. Some people who go through addiction treatment may revert…
How to Help an Alcoholic
There's a fine line between enabling and helping someone with an alcohol use disorder. Frequently, this line blurs when you live with the person whom the addiction snared. Would you know how to help an alcoholic? Most importantly, do you fully…
Alcohol Recovery
Coloradans often see the more destructive nature of addiction: people struggling to overcome it and family members suffering as a result. Stories and truths on overcoming alcoholism are gravely important for both individuals suffering from the…