An alcohol use disorder comes in different forms and severities. There are those who have a difficult time holding things together. That said, there are also those who seem to do just fine with their problem drinking. Would you recognize the signs of a high functioning alcoholic? Understanding an Alcohol Use Disorder At the alcohol […]
Living with an addiction takes a tremendous toll on the addiction sufferers life. Aside from having to deal with personal problems, they also have to deal with feelings of shame. Healing from shame and addiction at the same time is a very tall order. It requires time, effort, and a complete commitment to the addiction
We all tend to carry around this standard picture in our minds of what an alcoholic looks and acts like. We assume their lives are in total disarray, and their health is hanging in the balance. Truthfully, that’s a fair assessment regarding a lot of people who are dealing with severe alcohol addiction. Interestingly, there
Substance abuse is a complex problem, and there can be many factors that lead a person to become dependent on drugs and alcohol. In fact, researchers have long found a connection between depression and alcoholism. This connection makes it even more difficult to overcome addiction on one’s own. Read on to learn more about the
