Is abstinence the only option, or can a former alcoholic drink after treatment? According to Psychology Today, abstinence is not the only option and research indicates that moderate drinking can be possible for people who used to abuse alcohol. But is this answer just hype for people who want to … [Read more...] aboutCan Alcoholics Ever Drink Again?
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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
What Makes Alcohol Addictive?
Alcohol’s legal status makes many think it isn’t that dangerous. But there are many legal substances that carry risk factors. Just think about the last prescription medication you saw advertised on television. It no doubt included a warning of serious side effects and instructed interested parties … [Read more...] aboutWhat Makes Alcohol Addictive?
Anxiety and Addiction
Anxiety is one of the most common disorders among adults in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect some 40 million adults aged 18 and older—that’s 18% of the population! Despite it being highly treatable, only one-third of anxiety sufferers … [Read more...] aboutAnxiety and Addiction
