Life with an addicted family member can be stressful and chaotic, but during the holidays, this can sometimes be magnified. Enjoying the holiday season may seem impossible when you’re bombarded by feelings of frustration, disappointment, or dread, especially if your...
Matt A. spend his childhood in Plano, Texas with his two parents, an older sister, and a dog. Overall, things were nice. Although life was pretty uneventful on Matt’s end of the culdesac, his mom struggled with alcoholism and mental illness. His parents fought a lot,...
Partners of alcoholics may be more likely to become alcoholics themselves, although there are many complex factors involved. Due to the likelihood of extreme emotional problems, social isolation, health issues, financial difficulties and more, people with alcoholic...
Jody Lamb is a Michigan personal growth author, blogger, and adult child of an alcoholic (ACoA). She has spent the last ten years healing from the trauma and neglect she experienced as a child. Her most recent book, “7 Things That Change Everything” addresses the...
In 2017, about 20 million people ages 12 or over had a substance use disorder in the past year and nearly 15 million of these people struggle with alcohol use disorder.1 While addiction takes a heavy toll on the user, leading to serious physical and psychological...
Table of contentsWhat is a Dry Drunk?4 Common Causes of Dry Drunk SyndromeDry Drunk Behavior PatternsDo I Have a Dry Drunk Personality?Detox is Just a Part of the Recovery ProcessHow to Overcome Dry Drunk Syndrome Many sober people find themselves depressed, anxious,...
Table of contentsWhat is Wet Brain?Who Gets Wet Brain?Signs and Symptoms of Wet BrainCan You Reverse Wet Brain?Wet Brain in AlcoholicsDo I Have Wet Brain?Treating Wet BrainAlcohol Detox and Rehab Treatment Cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and cardiovascular disease are some...
Updated on July 8th, 2020 Table of contentsWhat Are The 3 Stages of Alcoholism?Stage #1: DenialStage #2: Loss of ControlStage #3: Emotional and Physical DeteriorationWhat Are Common Symptoms of End-Stage Alcoholism?How Many Drinks a Day is Considered an Alcoholic?Do...
Many people view the summertime as a time to kick back, relax a little bit, and enjoy the warm weather. That mindset also often sets the stage for overconsumption of alcohol. From block parties, float trips, weddings, and lazy days at the beach, these activities can...