Many people reading this either have had or been around someone who has had a hangover. These hangovers usually include a headache, maybe a stomachache, grogginess, and an all-around unpleasantness.…
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It is important to remember that recovery is a journey, not a destination. If we ever catch ourselves looking for the “finish line” in recovery, that may be when we…
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One of the best ways to advocate for people with mental illness and addiction is to first help them with what we feel comfortable with, and then reach out to…
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If a loved one is exhibiting warning signs and symptoms of alcoholism, but they don't want to accept help, the next step might be to stage an intervention. An intervention…
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Alcohol stigma is just one example of the social stigmas that still permeate our society. These are stigmas such as people who take medication for mental illness are outliers, the…
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Many people are under the misconception that alcoholism happens as some sort of solitary event; as though it is something that just happens, or was already “destined” to happen. This…
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This type of drinking (alcoholism) can cause some very serious consequences, and with those consequences often comes a level of anxiety. Also, as people become addicted to alcohol they can…
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Alcoholism in the family can cause serious trauma to those who are affected. This is especially true for children who live in the home of a parent who is struggling…
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The key is not to conflate vulnerability for weakness. Veterans are anything but weak. In fact, it is often because veterans have such conviction of character that they end up…
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