Many people have a romanticized view when it comes to alcohol, substances, and the workplace. Much of this comes from the antiquated “Mad Men” style depictions of people drinking continuously…
The list of negative signs and symptoms that go along with substance use disorder (SUD) is vast and varied. One of the more intense and dangerous co-occurring combinations of symptoms,…
Many people in active addiction struggle with something referred to as “terminal uniqueness.” What this means is that they feel as though they are the only ones who could possibly…
Many people can stop drinking alcohol whenever they wish and not feel any negative effects from it. This is not the case for people who heavily use alcohol and/or have…
Working with others and staying connected in recovery is critical. This is one of the cornerstones of one of the most successful alcohol recovery programs of all time: 12-Step recovery….
There is a saying in recovery that goes, “Once we think we got this thing, we might have another thing coming.” This is saying that it can be easy to…
One of the hardest things a person may ever have to do is help their loved one get the life-saving addiction care and treatment that they need. The dynamics involved…
The best foods for alcohol detox and withdrawal primarily live in the realm of vegetation. This is because fruits and vegetables offer the most essential nutrients that are depleted by alcohol abuse.
There is a reason that people say “Food is medicine.” With our modern awareness of nutrition, we know how important what we eat is to our overall health. However, many…