Problem Drinking vs. Alcoholism: Is There a Difference? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the United States has a complicated relationship with alcohol — over 25% of adults binge drink at least once a month. While many of these individuals don’t identify as alcoholics, quite a few will admit that they do have a problem […]
Typical Personality Traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics Almost 15 million people struggle with alcoholism in the United States. Less than half of those who suffer receive treatment. Those who suffer do not suffer alone though. Alcoholism transcends beyond those who are suffering the disease. Growing up with the disease present in the home can […]
Sober Bars Are Finally Becoming A Thing The local pub is one of the best places to socialize, meet new people, hang out with old friends, and relax. When you’ve decided that you’re no longer using alcohol, the loss of this space can feel isolating. There’s suddenly a big gap in your social life, and […]
One Day at a Time: The 12 Steps of AA, Simplified Are you considering getting into AA to help you overcome your addiction? AA has practically become synonymous with alcohol recovery. In fact, AA groups can be found in around 180 nations around the world. And, it’s estimated that there are over 2 million members of AA worldwide. […]
Quitting Alcohol: Why Success Breeds Failure Whether you’ve already quit drinking or are thinking about quitting alcohol, you should be aware of a common obstacle to success caused, strangely enough, by success itself. I want to share with you how success breeds failure — if you’re not prepared for it. The story of one […]
Quitting Drinking Without AA Is quitting drinking without AA a good way to go about things? What alternatives do you have? This article answers all your questions. In 2018 14.4 million adult Americans had an alcohol use disorder. Not everyone wants to talk about what’s going on in their personal life in a room full of […]
Myths About Alcohol Addiction Debunked! The latest statistics reveal that Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) affects over 14 million adults in the United States. Many other adults drink more than the recommended daily amount of alcohol but don’t suffer from abuse or addiction. How do you know if you have a problem? There are many myths […]
How to stop binge drinking Search engines are used to the 3 am ‘how to stop binge drinking’ anxiety search. Are you a binge drinker? The first step is to fully understand what it is. Pay attention, here’s the science bit: Binge drinking entails a hazardous pattern of extreme alcohol use. Generally, your blood alcohol […]
What Is The Best Way to Stop Drinking? The best way to stop drinking normally means the most painless and easy to follow way. At the back of any drinker’s mind is the age-old urban legend that stopping drinking is a task somewhere between difficult and downright dangerous. However, before we get into what is […]
Quitting Drinking – The Big Question: Why Are You Here? Here you are reading this blog post. Maybe you just discovered it and this is the first post you’ve read. Welcome. Or maybe you’ve been reading my blogs and watching my YouTube videos for years. Either way, presumably you are here because you are […]
Has 2020 Turned You Into A Drinker? We have all been pitched in a whirlwind of stress and anxiety with the appearance of the Covid-19 pandemic. With authorities advising folks to remain at home to help handle the proliferation of the virus and the prospect of fluctuating amounts of “solitary confinement” for weeks ahead, the […]
I Quit Drinking Alcohol And It Was Easy So yes, I quit drinking alcohol and it was pretty simple. Wait, that’s not right. Eventually, it was easy, but not until the penny dropped. It took me a long time to realize the way you do it has nothing to do with willpower. But when I […]
Am I An Alcoholic? Am I An Alcoholic? It’s the big question that so many nervously tap into Google and hope for the best. First, it’s important to understand there is a range of alcoholism. There are not just regular drinkers and alcoholics. There is a difference between problem drinkers and alcoholics. The truth […]
Why Life Gets So Good When You Quit Cutting alcohol out of your life can sometimes be difficult, especially if your company outings or social gatherings include alcohol but there are quite a few compelling benefits that are definitely worth taking a look at which could inspire you to take the dive into an alcohol-free […]
What Are Alcohol Use Disorders? You may have heard about a new term that is emerging in the conversation about alcohol and addiction. For years the only way to talk about problem drinking was by using the label “alcoholic.” Now we are hearing less about alcoholism and a new term is emerging: “Alcohol Use […]
Is Red Wine Good For You… The Truth At Last! A relaxing bottle of merlot with an excellent home-cooked meal never harmed anybody, or did it? Numerous ‘specialists’ will go on record and claim that the nightly vino is not only safe, actually, a small amount of it daily can aid your stomach and fend […]
How to Deal With Alcohol Relapse Sandra T. emailed me this morning and asked about how to deal with alcohol relapse. She says she was doing great and loving the program and then 4 days in she had one drink and it led to several more. Actually, what Sandra is describing there I would […]
Does Alcohol Cause Depression? Alcohol is everywhere, it’s a solid part of United States culture. While most people can drink and see no major problems appear, more and more people are falling into the trap of problem drinking to cope with life’s challenges. Extreme use of alcohol may result in alcohol use disorder. Alcohol […]
Are you wondering what life is going to be like when you are living a sober life If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction, rest assured that you’re not alone. In fact, nearly 17 million Americans over the age of 18 reports having an alcohol dependence problem. The good news is that there is a light […]
Benefits of Quitting Drinking Alcohol Revealed The benefits of quitting drinking alcohol are off the scale good. However, flashy advertising boards and beautiful, creative newspaper advertisements are all around. The ultimate example of fake news, alcohol makes life better. Oh yes, you’ll be more attractive, desired, the life and soul of the party. Drink booze […]