How Do You Congratulate a Recovering Addict?

How to Praise a Recovering Addict So, say you have a close friend or relative who has struggled with drug addiction for years. After many trials and even more errors, something finally seems to click. Your loved one successfully kicks his or her drug habit and maintains sobriety for an extended period of time. You […]

What Are the Five Stages of Recovery from Addiction?

Are There Stages to Recovery from Substance Abuse? Addiction recovery does not simply end once the program of clinical care comes to an end. Addiction recovery is a lifelong process, one that must include a personalized program of continuous care, whether this looks like 12 step program immersion, continued individual therapy, or ongoing psychiatric care. […]

Is Drinking Beer Less Dangerous Than Vodka?

Is Beer or Voda More Addictive? Alcohol abuse and addiction are major public health crises, and have been or quite some time. For as long as he had access to alcohol, he has been drinking excessively and experiencing major health-related concerns as a direct result. In this current day and age, we live in what […]

Telltale Signs That You’re Drinking Too Much

How to Tell Someone is Abusing Alcohol The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reported that during the year 2018 alone, a reported 14.4 million American adults over the age of 18 suffered from a diagnosable alcohol use disorder. (1) This figure included approximately 9.2 million men and 5.3 million women. Sadly, only 5 […]