What is a trigger for alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Think of a trigger in terms of cause and effect. When operating a gun, pulling the trigger is the cause, and the gun firing is the effect. Alcohol use disorder (AUD), colloquially known as alcoholism, can operate by the same rules. There is … [Read more...] about10 Common and Uncommon Triggers for Former Alcoholics To Avoid
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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) vs. Alcoholism
An AUD, or alcohol use disorder, is a term defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to describe a person struggling with alcohol addiction. Aside from AUD, you may have heard many terms to describe an unhealthy relationship with alcohol: alcoholism, alcohol abuse, … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol Use Disorder (AUD) vs. Alcoholism
Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
The poorest citizens in our country, often living in impoverished communities, are plagued by mental illnesses including substance abuse. We often see this as a problem that begins with an addiction that ruins a person's finances and leads to poor mental health. However, living in an … [Read more...] aboutPoverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
4 Ways to Avoid Enabling an Alcoholic
Being a good friend or family member is important, but sometimes delivering some good old fashioned tough love is equally essential. When someone you love faces an alcohol addiction, the first thing you want to do is leap to their rescue, but too many times the rescuer becomes the enabler to their … [Read more...] about4 Ways to Avoid Enabling an Alcoholic
