Depression and addiction are often connected. Depression can be a cause of addiction, and addiction can be a cause of depression. They can also both…
Withdrawal from alcohol can look different depending on amount consumed, time span of drinking, physical dependence/addiction, and cold turkey vs. tapering. The following symptoms may…
Making the decision to go to detox and get help is a very courageous decision. It can be a bit overwhelming as you embark on…
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…
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…
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…
Patience does not come easily to most people, especially those inclined to abuse alcohol and drugs. Studies have shown that a common trait of the…