Over the past couple of years, several new trends have emerged regarding the way people consume alcohol. California Sober is one such example, which involves complete abstinence except for certain grace periods. And a newer one is now being classified as “Gray Area” Drinking, which apparently is seeing a rise in popularity amid COVID-19. […]
War is like hell. And as a nation that’s been at war for decades now, there are far too many veterans suffering from the effects of it. Couple that with the meteoric rise of opioid use over the last 20 years or so and what we have on our hands is an unspoken epidemic. One […]
Often when people talk about recovering from addiction, they’re thinking of one particular part of the process – and it is very much a process.
The saying goes “freedom isn’t free”. There’s a cost to it. We’re not talking about the financial burden of the defense and security of the nation – no, the cost is human. It’s tallied in the flesh and blood, bodies and minds tasked with defending the country, going to battle for it and vigilantly being […]
When does “just a few drinks” turn into something else? When does it go too far? You want to think you’re in control of their
We all know that there are people that can hide an addiction very well. And this certainly carries over to teenagers, who may have a serious problem without anyone in the family ever even realizing it. Understand that not always recognizing this does not make you a bad parent, but there are certain warning signs […]
Addiction is a national problem that, in truth, impacts every American. Yes there are emotional implications, especially if it concerns a friend or a close relative. But there are also financial implications, adding to U.S. inflation rates, rising hospital costs and a host of other economic problems that an epidemic like the opioid crisis can cause. […]
It is always a tragic situation when addiction enters a family household. Parents’ personalities can change dramatically when they use and, for the children in the home, this can be a confusing (and sometimes traumatic) experience. But as actor Dax Shepard recently told The TODAY Show, honesty can go a long way. And in his case, openness with […]
There’s an understandable reluctance to seek treatment for addiction. Perhaps you see it as an admission of defeat or that having a problem you can’t control feels embarrassing to acknowledge. In reality, rehab for alcoholism is empowering and it’s the opposite of losing control. In fact, conceding that you need help in overcoming an addiction […]