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April is the month in which we observe Alcohol Awareness Month. Those that are struggling with the disease of alcohol addiction, as well as their family and friends that are impacted, can use support and encouragement, this month and always. Due to shame and stigma, so often those battling alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, may […]

Whether you’re a celebrity, a bank teller, or a teacher, if you’re battling an addiction to alcohol, the challenge is difficult just the same. The addiction doesn’t care about what you do for a living. Oftentimes, many may feel that they are the only ones in their fight against alcohol or substance misuse. The truth […]

There’s nothing like gathering for the holidays. Spending time with loved ones. Giving and receiving gifts. Eating all of that delicious food. And drinking too much bourbon-infused eggnog and other alcoholic beverages is often part of the holiday experience. Consuming alcohol in excess can cause tensions to escalate, removing all the fun out of the […]

Purpose provides direction and meaning. And for human beings, this can mean the difference between a healthy quality of life versus one that isn’t healthy. And the emotions that may arise from the latter may bring some individuals to the point of wanting to numb those feelings with the use of  drugs or alcohol. And […]

A bottle of wine. A case of beer. Multiple shots of whiskey or vodka. When an individual is struggling with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) there seems to be no limitations on how much they consume in one sitting. And when mixing drugs with alcohol misuse, this can be a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, combination. […]

Alcohol is legally and socially acceptable, which makes it a substance that’s as easy to retrieve as going to the grocery or local convenience store and picking it up. For many, alcohol is just one of many beverages available to drink and is naturally integrated into social settings. However, for some individuals who struggle with […]

Substance addiction isn’t easy for anyone to face. Drug or alcohol misuse can impact any individual, regardless of career, social hierarchy, gender, race, or even celebrity status. From professional athletes to A-list actors and all those in between, the disease of addiction is a reality that society must confront head-on in order to save as […]