When Alcoholism is Left Untreated . . . When alcoholism goes untreated, all aspects of health are affected, especially the physical aspect. The clinical term for…
Most alcoholics and addicts, before entering recovery treatment, have common behavioral tendencies; wallowing in self-pity is high on the list. They may be blissfully unaware…
One of the primary ways in which our culture contributes to the problem of addiction is in the media’s portrayal of alcohol and drugs. This…
All alcoholics and drug addicts live in a state of denial, as do their families. Denial is the No. 1 symptom of addiction. High-functioning alcoholics,…
The term “dry drunk” applies to a person who has stopped drinking alcohol but who is still engaged in destructive behaviors similar to those of…
There are a number of quizzes and lists that can help you determine whether you have a drinking problem. The National Council on Alcoholism and…
Families facing the problem of addiction in a loved one want to do everything possible to help. The desire comes from a place of caring…
When an individual suffers from an addiction, family members, friends and employers suffer, too. An addict’s denial and defense mechanisms often go something like this:…
Blanketing mass and social media this week is the report that Mad Men actor Jon Hamm recently finished rehab for alcohol addiction. Hamm has asked…
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Josh Hamilton’s alcohol and cocaine addictions got the best of him last month when he suffered his third relapse as a major leaguer. His other…