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What are the Stages of Alcoholism?

Before the First Stage – Pre-Alcoholism Alcoholism does not appear without warning. Many signs exist before someone becomes dependent on alcohol. Pre-Alcoholism is the...

Holiday Season Relapse Prevention

Maintaining a sober lifestyle becomes more difficult, especially for those in early recovery. Take action before cravings start, and you’ll have a greater chance of preventing relapse during the holiday season. These five steps will help you manage the stress and pressure of holidays.

Dealing with Addiction During the Coronavirus Pandemic

With Sara Dungan and Michael Wilkerson “When you are looking at the TV or on the radio, all of the things that are going on, the morbidity and mortality from the...

Depression in Men and the Link To Substance Abuse and Addiction

Depression is the most common mental health issue facing adults in our country. Fortunately, it is very treatable. However, many individuals, especially men, don’t seek...

Should I Seek Help for Alcohol or Drug Use?

By Zach Ludwig, LPC-MHSP Deciding to seek help with substance use issues for yourself or a loved one is difficult. Denial, rationalization, and avoidance mark the...

The Major Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder — and the 3-Step Treatment Process

People with alcohol use dependence cannot control their alcohol usage, leading to negative outcomes in many aspects of their life. By Chaunie Brusie You may have heard...

Pell City Addiction Treatment – A Recovery Story

I started drinking heavily around the age of 21. I knew alcohol wasn’t helping me live my best life, but I never felt able to control it so I continued drinking. I was...

Can we talk about alcoholism and Anthony Bourdain?

Food writer Hadley Tomicki, with his daughter, takes a photo Monday of a new mural of Anthony Bourdain on a wall of a Santa Monica, Calif., restaurant. Celebrity...

How to get someone to go to rehab – 4 Steps

How Do You Help Someone on Drugs who Doesn't Want Help? You know that your loved one needs to stop abusing drugs or alcohol and have confronted him or her about it....

What is the Difference Between a Slip and Relapse?

What Does Relapse Mean in Drug Use or Alcohol? Relapse in drug use refers to the return to drug use after a period of abstinence or reduced use. It can be a...

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