In 1956, the American Medical Association (AMA) declared that alcoholism was a disease—not a moral failing, weakness, or character defect as so many people previously…
Why does relapse happen? Most will say that relapsing is inevitable, but that’s not true. Dealing with addiction relapse is common but can be avoided…
Sometimes, the most dangerous substance to abuse isn’t even an illicit drug. For example, many young people begin experimenting with inhalants—never considering the potentially deadly…
What are some ways to help a functioning alcoholic? The answer to this is simple: Get them to seek help. There is actually no such…
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease of denial—not only for the people showing signs of addictive behavior but also for their loved ones. Often,…
It’s not always easy to tell when a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), whether it is an addiction to alcohol,…
Addiction is a confounding disease. It is an incurable disease that you cannot hope to manage until you choose to participate in a treatment program.…
If someone you love is affected by addiction, it can be challenging to understand their reasons for drug or alcohol abuse. Maybe you’ve suggested they…
Many people hear about the 12-Step approach made famous by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and think that the process is complicated. This is precisely why it…
You may not realize that mood swings and alcohol abuse are closely connected until you overcome addiction. Depression after quitting drinking is typical, as are…
