3 Reasons Some Become Alcohol Dependent While Others Don’t

Alcoholism is an extremely common problem, yet professionals know that not everyone who is exposed to alcohol becomes dependent on it.  The question of why this happens has puzzled researchers for decades.  They are still gaining more information every day and already have put some pieces together in their attempt to see the bigger alcoholism […]

Is Moderating Alcohol a Good Idea?

Is Moderating Alcohol a Good Idea?

It is common knowledge that alcohol abuse causes a lot of medical problems. Still, many people drink well above the recommended guidelines in spite of these warnings. Maybe this is something you can relate to, or perhaps you know somebody who is drinking too much. Either way, many suggest that people should moderate their drinking; […]

Are You Addicted To Alcohol? Questions to Ask Yourself

Questions to Ask Yourself on whether you're an alcoholic

Most everyone enjoys an alcoholic beverage from time to time. Most people who consume alcohol do so either to relax and unwind after a long day or to loosen their inhibitions during a social engagement. However, for many, alcohol consumption evolves into a catalyst toward a self-destructive lifestyle. Many with alcohol addiction refuse to admit […]

Do Drug Addicts Lie?

There’s a reason that honesty is a characteristic that the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous states is indispensable.  Rigorous honesty is critical for recovery.  The reason is that addicts and alcoholics are at times constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. In fact, addicts and alcoholics often are delusional about the way they live their […]

How Do You Get Acceptance in Recovery?

“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation- some fact of my life- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be […]

What Attitude in Recovery Really Means For Your Sobriety

Attitude in Recovery is a lot more than just a good or bad attitude.

“The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward God’s universe. The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in […]

On Being Sober: What Life is Like After Alcohol

On Be Sober: Life After Alcoholism

When you are in active addiction you will have moments where you long to be different, where you long to have long-term sobriety and wonder what life after alcohol is like. You might have these moments of clarity after hurting someone you love or going to jail for a DWI. Regardless, a time emerges when […]

How to Slow Down When You’re Overwhelmed in Recovery

How to Slow Down When You’re Overwhelmed in Recovery

When we get sober, we straighten out mentally, spiritually and physically. We learn to handle our problems with a different attitude. However, life continues to happen, and life at times can be downright overwhelming. Even the most spiritual people on the planet go through trials and tribulations, and it’s no different for someone working on […]

The Case for 12-Step Facilitation: A New Review of the Evidence

The Case for 12-Step Facilitation: AA and TSF

In 2006, the Cochrane Collaboration published a review of eight studies it determined were of high enough quality to gauge the effectiveness of the use of 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in treating the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD). At the time, the review cited that while there were many studies offering […]

Is Alcohol Destroying Your Immune System?

Heavy drinkers may at times suspect that alcohol use is having an effect on their immune system.  It is common for drinkers to notice that colds, cases of flu, and other illnesses often follow a drinking binge. Of course, alcohol can’t introduce a virus into your system on its own, but excessive exposure to alcohol […]