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April is Alcohol Awareness MonthAlcohol Awareness Month: What You Need to Know April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence and dangers of alcohol misuse and addiction. Started by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), this … |
What Kind of People Go to Rehab?
“What kind of people go to rehab?” There isn’t a simple answer to this question because anyone can be affected by addiction.
Understanding Cross Addiction
Evidence suggests that people who struggle with dependence on one substance, such as alcohol or heroin, are at risk for developing an addiction to another substance.
How to Help Someone Who has Relapsed
Relapse is difficult for both the individual and their loved ones. If someone you care about has relapsed, it might be unsettling and frustrating.
What are the Stages of Alcoholism?
Alcoholism does not appear without warning. Many signs exist before someone becomes dependent on alcohol. In this early stage, called Pre-Alcoholism, friends and family may barely notice alcohol abuse or the other behaviors that come with it.