Recovery During the Holidays
There is no holiday party so vital that you should risk your sobriety. Contrary to popular belief, the holidays do not have to revolve around alcohol, and no matter where you are in your recovery journey, honoring your recovery during the holiday season should be your priority. The holidays might remind you of past trauma, […]
How to Quit Drinking
How to Quit Drinking Alcohol is everywhere — restaurants, corner liquor stores, bars, college, celebrations, sports events, weddings, the holidays and more. It can seem nearly impossible to escape alcohol since drinking culture is so embedded in American life. Millions of people suffer from alcohol use disorder and aren’t able to maintain acceptable drinking habits, […]
What are the Signs of an Alcoholic?
Drinking alcohol is so much a part of American culture that it can be hard to define when someone has crossed over from occasional heavy drinking to an alcohol use disorder. Most people who drink alcohol have experienced at least one issue from drinking heavily. It comes with the territory of finding individual limits and […]
Exploring Blood Alcohol Levels: A Comprehensive Guide
What are Blood Alcohol Levels? Blood alcohol concentration, also referred to as blood alcohol content (BAC), is the metric used to measure the percentage of alcohol in an individual’s bloodstream. Different blood alcohol levels are assigned varying levels of risk and determine the legality of an individual performing tasks like driving. Understanding blood alcohol levels […]
What is Alcohol Poisoning?
What is Alcohol Poisoning? Alcohol poisoning is a serious – and sometimes fatal – consequence of drinking too much alcohol too quickly. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates that 88,000 individuals die from alcohol-related causes annually, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Causes of Alcohol […]
Preparing for the Holidays While in Recovery
Preparing for the Holidays While in Recovery The holiday season is quickly approaching – and despite being billed the most wonderful time of year, it can also be the most stressful. That is why preparing for the holidays while in recovery is extremely important. Harvard Medical School cites main sources of holiday stress as “financial […]
Halloween Parties and Alcohol Abuse
Updated on 09/18/23 Halloween can be scary for many reasons – and it’s not just the ghouls and goblins. It can be a very triggering holiday for many people in recovery. Halloween parties and alcohol abuse often go hand-in-hand, so even though October has just begun, it’s important to start planning how you are going […]
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching?
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching? When we send our children off to school every day we tend to forget many of the things that happen while they are there, aside from learning. These things can include a massive amount of peer pressure, wanting to fit in with a group, managing social […]
Alcoholism and College Life
Dealing with Alcoholism and College Life Every teenager dreams of the day when they can go off to college – away from the watchful eye of their parents – become independent for the first time and immerse themselves in the entire college experience. Meeting new friends, joining fraternities or sororities and having a big social […]
How to Support A Family Member with Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use/alcohol addiction formally referred to, as alcohol use disorder is the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United States, which costs the United States $249 billion per year. Approximately 88,000 lives are lost each year in the United States and 3.3 million worldwide from alcohol-related deaths. Although alcoholism is 2.5 more prevalent […]