When you’re newly sober, you might be uncomfortable with the emotions that arise after being buried for so long. Now that you’re not using drugs or alcohol to cope, what can you do with all those feelings? Keep reading to learn healthy ways to handle various emotions...
Living with alcohol addiction comes with a common side effect: Thinking you can meet your responsibilities, do your job, parent, and socialize, all while maintaining a steady devotion to alcohol. When it becomes clear – to yourself or others – that life isn’t going as...
It’s no secret that alcohol misuse can do a number on our mental health, potentially stirring up issues like depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Studies show that alcohol misuse and mental health challenges often go hand in hand. About 20-40% of people dealing...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week takes place March 18–24th in 2024. It’s a time to share information, dispel common myths, and continue the important nationwide conversation about addiction. While this is an important conversation to have any time of year, this...
You might be proud of your Irish heritage or simply love all things Irish, but if you are a recovering alcoholic, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can potentially destroy your progress. There are many ways to ignore the worst (and best) of this 24-hour holiday, and...
Many people who have alcohol addictions were originally social drinkers. Maybe they started by grabbing a beer after work with colleagues. Perhaps they overindulged at a holiday party or celebrated too hard when their favorite sports team won the championship....
