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What is a High-Functioning Alcoholic?
Most high-functioning alcoholics go under the radar because of their ability to hold down jobs and maintain seemingly normal lives.
Is Drinking Alone Always a Warning Sign of Alcoholism?
Depending on how much you drink or the reasoning behind drinking alone, this behavior sometimes indicates an alcohol problem.
How College Alcohol Use Leads to Addiction
The stress and anxiety many students feel in college can lead to alcohol abuse problems.
10 Harm Reduction Strategies for Alcoholics
Harm reduction strategies are a set of programs and practices that focus on reducing harmful consequences associated with substance use.1 Harm reduction could be an option for you if you are addicted to alcohol and have already tried other treatments and therapies. Here are ten harm reduction strategies if you struggle with alcohol misuse. In…
What is a Functional Addict and Why Is It Dangerous?
While they are harder to spot, a functional addict is one of the most dangerous people because they do not see themselves as an addict. Most stereotypes conclude that addicts are homeless, jobless, alone, etc. and so if they do not fit the stereotype, they do not have an addiction. It is important to know…
Lies: What an Alcoholic will Say to Keep Drinking
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one of the key characteristics of addiction is lying and deceit. Anyone who has ever dealt with an alcoholic knows that they will lie to keep drinking. Here are just a few lies that people tell in order to keep their habit and addiction safe. I can…
Promising New Medications Approved for Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Where to Find them
In recent years, new alcohol addiction treatment drugs were approved by the FDA. Previously, doctors thought that there was no treatment for alcohol addiction. To many who struggle daily with alcohol addiction, these medications prove highly effective in treating addiction. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, these medications are designed to…
10 of the Simplest Lessons Learned in Alcohol Addiction Treatment
All of the experts agree that there are a lot of lessons to be learned from alcohol addiction and addiction treatment. All of these lessons are essential to understanding the nature of addiction, and how to combat it in the future, so that no one has to suffer from its ravages. Here are 10 of…
Creative Ways People Hide Their Drinking from Others
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcoholism is a dangerous disease that kills thousands of people each year. Hiding alcohol is almost a sure sign of problem drinking. Unless it is once in a while when your nondrinking, judgmental grandmother comes over, if you are stashing your bottles, chances are you…
Consequences of Teen Drinking and How to Prevent Them
The use of alcohol by teens is nothing new. It has been something that has become such an ingrained part of our culture as to become nearly invisible. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that more adolescents use alcohol than either tobacco or marijuana, and more than 8 million kids admit to…