Addiction | Substance Use Disorders | Treatment
When Does Drinking Alcohol Become a Problem
When does drinking alcohol become a problem vs a night of fun or a complement to a lovely meal with friends? What can a person do to keep from crossing the line from “safely” drinking alcohol to abusing alcohol or developing alcoholism? Is there such a line – isn’t drinking either normal or alcoholic? You…
Read MoreGenetics and Alcoholism – Is a Child Destined?
Genetics and alcoholism – is the child of an alcoholic destined to become an alcoholic? The answer is, “No.” It is but one of the five key risk factors contributing to a person developing the disease of addiction – in the case, an addiction to alcohol. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)…
Read MoreWho’s On Your Child’s Addiction Recovery Team?
As a parent, your child’s addiction can make you feel isolated, alone, stigmatized, scared to death and so much more. Today’s guest post is written by Leslie F. Yerger, ACC. Leslie is a credentialed life coach serving the parents of kids in treatment. For more information, go to her website, www.phase2foryou.com. She can also be…
Read MoreRisk of Drug Abuse and Addiction Among the Elderly
Drug abuse and addiction among the elderly is a little discussed problem. But how prevalent is it and what are the risks? The following is a guest post by Jonathan Rosenfeld, an attorney in Chicago. To learn more about Jonathan’s law practice, please visit http://www.rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com. The Risk of Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction Among the…
Read MoreScreening for Alcohol Misuse and Secondhand Drinking – Alcohol Awareness Month
Screening for alcohol misuse and secondhand drinking during Alcohol Awareness Month 2013 can make a world of difference for millions, as well as society as a whole. This is a bold statement to be sure, but one that’s more easily understood when we understand alcohol misuse and secondhand drinking as two sides of the same…
Read MoreThe Founding of The Sober World Magazine
Patricia Rosen, founder of The Sober World Magazine, lost her son to the disease of addiction – a chronic, often relapsing brain disease. Steven had been living a clean and sober life for seven months when he relapsed. He was 28 years old when he died. As a mother of two daughters, I can only imagine…
Read MoreDepression and Alcohol Use – Not a Good Combination
Depression and alcohol use is often not a good combination. Both cause changes in the brain, and both can make the other condition worse. Depression and the Alcohol Use Connection Suffering from depression and its accompanying feelings of sadness, loneliness, restlessness and the like is often a reason a person elects to drink in the…
Read MoreWhy Recovery Is THE Answer
Recovery – not just sobriety – is the key to the emotional health that makes it possible for a person to truly enjoy life. The following is a guest post by Sandy Fifiled. She and her husband, Bill Fifield, are passionate artists, authors and speakers. Their life together began as an equal artistic partnership that…
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