A common root for alcohol or opioid addiction is pain. Some seek to escape negative thoughts and feelings, while others hope to manage physical pain. No one intends to become addicted. Rather, it starts as a way to cope and then becomes a habit or even a dependence you can’t shake. Like quicksand, you sank…
Being an alcoholic has reached a breaking point. You may still be able to function, but you’re tired of waking up exhausted and sick. You’re tired of making it through only half the work day before getting the shakes and feeling that you need a drink. You’re tired of withdrawal symptoms controlling your schedule. But…
Your drinking may have started as a way to relieve stress after work. You didn’t intend to get addicted, but over time you began to feel less complete without alcohol. Before you knew it, drinking became a necessity. Through this harrowing journey, the last thing on your mind was the effects of secondhand alcohol on…
It isn’t always easy to see the signs of alcoholism in others. You might have this sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, but without clear signs, you don’t feel comfortable talking to your loved one about it. Despite what movies and TV shows often show, there aren’t always obvious behaviors that would indicate…
When the weight of anxiety and depression is backing you into a corner, having a few drinks might seem like a good way to ease the tension. But the truth is, alcohol is a depressant and can actually have the complete opposite effect than what you hoped for. This is especially true if you’re taking…
Most of us have been in a situation where having a drink was the socially acceptable thing to do. Whether it’s after a hard day at work, a stressful event or just enjoying a night out, alcohol is often used to help us loosen up and enjoy the present moment. But what happens when that…