Afternoon happy hours, beer fridges, and even an open bar, the past decade has seen alcohol move beyond client entertainment or festive drinks at the company holiday...
Ten Signs You May Have a Substance Abuse Problem
No one who tries drugs or alcohol intends to develop a substance use disorder. Those who do become addicted often do not recognize the signs in themselves until they've...
What Should I Do After Completing Inpatient Rehab?
Completing an inpatient addiction treatment program is a huge chapter in your recovery story. It is a time for celebration but may also cause some anxiety as you leave...
Can You Drink Nonalcoholic Beverages in Recovery?
Can a recovering alcoholic have nonalcoholic beer? Are mocktails OK in recovery? In many cultures, alcohol is as much a social activity as a beverage, making these...
Ten Signs Your Loved One May Be an Alcoholic
Wedding toasts, happy hours, and New Year’s Eve are common occasions to have fun with loved ones and a drink. Our culture tends to normalize the consumption of alcohol....
The Rise of Alcohol Abuse Among Women
When you picture someone struggling with alcohol, what image comes to mind? Most people think of a man having issues with alcohol as common media tropes depict a male...
What Is a Functioning Alcoholic?
It might be a friend, family member, or colleague. They would consume alcohol regularly and rarely go to an event or get-together with no alcoholic drinks. They might...
8 Signs of Alcohol Addiction
How can you tell if someone’s casual or social drinking is becoming a problem? Unfortunately, it isn’t always crystal clear. However, some behaviors may indicate a...
Can you Keep your Job while in Rehab? Balancing Work and Addiction Treatment
“I can’t miss work.” People often delay starting their drug or alcohol treatment. They do this because they are scared of losing their job or delaying career goals....
Spotting the Signs of Employee Drug or Alcohol Abuse
In June of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 13% of Americans said they had started or increased their substance use to cope with the...