Many people think that alcoholism and alcohol addiction are characterized by drinking heavily to the point of intoxication several times a week. It
How Do I Talk to My Child About Alcohol?
Have you had "the talk" with your kids yet? No, not the birds and the bees talk. The other one…about underage drinking. Most parents will tell you
Did The Idea Of Giving Up Alcohol For Lent Scare You?
Lent is a season in which many people pick a habit that they try to give up for 40 days…just in case that New Year's resolution didn't stick. Trying
Creativity, Mindfulness and Recovery
Living a full life in recovery from addiction can have many moving parts but the ability to be present in our moments, and pay attention to ourselves,
Are My Kids at Risk?
Parents always worry about their kids. How they will do in school, who their friends will be, what will they do for work when they grow up and will
Binge Drinking – Am I A Binge Drinker?
Many people do not feel that they have an alcohol use disorder because they only drink on weekends, or when they go out with friends. Those who hold
Enforcing Your Own Travel Ban: Tips for Alcohol and Drug Recovery
It's hard to pay attention to the news and not hear about the "travel ban." It's everywhere – TV, newspapers, social media, and it even made it into
The Addiction Cycle Part III: Preoccupation/Anticipation Stage
The previous blogs in this series explored Binge / Intoxication and Withdrawal / Negative Affect, the first two stages of the "Addiction Cycle", and
Opioid Addiction: New SAMHSA Interactive Recovery Tool
When you're suffering from a substance use disorder, making the decision to get help is often difficult enough. Then you have to decide how to get