Yes, You Can Have a Social Life After Rehab!
You’ve probably heard people say that rehab is the first step in a long journey of recovery. They’re right. But …
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Explaining the Relapse Prevention Model for Alcoholism
Day 342. John hadn’t touched a drop in almost a year. Then his cousin came to visit. In the past, …
Continue readingDo the Effects of a Hangover Get Worse As You Age?
Jeff didn’t remember feeling like this in college. He had hangovers back in his fraternity days, but not like this. …
Continue readingAlcohol Awareness Month & When to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism
My second stint in rehab was impactful. My first and third were, too, but the second time receiving treatment for …
Continue readingFamilies Anonymous: A 12-Step Support Group for Families
Why am I here at this support group for families? I’m not the one with the problem! Jenna’s the one …
Continue readingEffects of Alcohol: How Alcohol Thins Your Blood
Lily is chopping vegetables in her kitchen. Suddenly, the knife slips, and she cuts her hand. The platelets in Lily’s …
Continue readingAll About Al-Anon Meetings
Terri needs support. But it’s not because she’s an alcoholic. It’s because she’s married to one. She’s heard about Al-Anon …
Continue readingStudy: Ketamine Helps Increase Abstinence Days in Treating Severe Alcoholism
Could ketamine be the key to treating severe alcoholism? Doctors have used ketamine as a general anesthetic since the 1970s. …
Continue readingCompassion Fatigue: When an Addicted Loved One Leaves Your Tank on Empty
Compassion fatigue is a real issue for caregivers. Every day was a struggle. Jill felt mentally and physically exhausted. She …
Continue readingMaking Amends in Recovery: Relationships After Rehab
There’s a reason why addiction is called a family disease. Its effects ripple through our family and close relationships. And …
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