When you picture someone with alcoholism, you may imagine someone who shows clear signs of a problem. However, many individuals who are in the beginning stages of alcohol use disorder may not be easy to identify. This is because a high-functioning alcoholic is good at concealing their disorder; in fact, some people with high-functioning…
Next Steps to Take if You Think Your Spouse is An Alcoholic Finding alcohol hidden in your own home can be an unexpected, concerning, and upsetting experience. When you realize that someone you love has been hiding something from you, especially something that could be as severe as an addiction, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed…
The Impact That An Alcoholic Male May Have On His Child We all know that addiction hurts. It hurts the person dealing with the disease, and it hurts the people who care about the individual suffering from it. It can turn into a cycle; and the key to breaking it is recognizing when the cycle…
“Why Am I Getting Drunk So Quickly?” Have you ever wondered why you feel tipsy after a couple drinks, while a friend you’re with is acting completely sober after drinking more than you? This actually has to do with a bunch of factors — from your genetics to what you did right before drinking. So…
There are dozens of terms out there that we use to describe ourselves when we’re feeling on a certain level of intoxication from alcohol. You could range from being flushed to plastered, depending on a variety of factors (which we’ll get to later). But one of the most popular terms, which usually falls in the…
Alcohol abuse and dependency impact millions of Americans annually. Alcohol is prone to addiction because of the euphoric effects it causes when you become intoxicated. It can make you physically and psychologically dependent, causing painful and serious withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors,…
Often times, people associate alcohol in party or social settings. This might lead people to assume that alcohol has a positive effect on the brain. However, alcohol actually is a depressant. Alcohol and the Brain Alcohol is classified as a depressant because of the way its chemicals interact with the brain. The way alcohol affects…
Ben Affleck opens up to Diane Sawyer Ben Affleck opens up to Diane Sawyer on his supportive friends in Hollywood, his sobriety and his new movie "The Way Back." https://gma.abc/3bQOO2Z Posted by Good Morning America on Friday, 21 February 2020 Ben Affleck continues to share his vulnerability in discussing his experience with addiction. The…
Ben Affleck opens up about his battle with alcohol GMA EXCLUSIVE: “I really don’t want my children to pay for my sins.” Ben Affleck opens up to Diane Sawyer about his sobriety battle and how his dad’s addiction to alcohol taught him “how important it is for me to be sober.” https://gma.abc/32dwcpy Posted by Good…
There may have come a time where you were concerned whether it is for yourself, a friend, or a loved one where you question, is that too many drinks? Is it normal to feel the way I do? Should I cut back on drinking? Is it social drinking or is it more than that? This…