Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins are gathering as spooky nights and creepy costumes are pegged squarely in our sights! It’s almost Halloween, and party plans are in full swing. You’re counting down the days to dressing up, but there’s more at stake on this spook fest than good old-fashioned tricks and … [Read more...] aboutHow to Have an Alcohol Free Halloween
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Can Alcohol Aggravate Anxiety?
Coming home after a stressful day and enjoying a drink can be an appealing thought. Plenty of people do it, but did you know that if taken in excess and for an extensive period of time, alcohol can actually increase anxiety? Anxiety can only be treated with therapy and medicine, and alcohol is … [Read more...] aboutCan Alcohol Aggravate Anxiety?
Alcohol Abuse Counseling: What to Expect
The goal of alcohol abuse counseling is, in a word, abstinence. Alcoholism is a life-consuming addiction that alters the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If you are or have been addicted to alcohol, you can probably recognize the negative ways in which alcoholism has or perhaps is affecting … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol Abuse Counseling: What to Expect
Alcohol Abuse and Social Anxiety Disorder
Approximately 15 million people in the United States suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD). According to WedMD, SAD is characterized by “excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations.” Anyone can develop this disorder at any stage of their life. Due to its classification as a ‘mental … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol Abuse and Social Anxiety Disorder
