If you find yourself bored without alcohol or drinking simply because you’re bored, you might be developing an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Regular drinking is often considered socially appropriate and normal, but if your drinking extends to when you’re alone, that’s a red flag. There’s a very fine line between social drinking and problematic drinking,…
DetailsEveryone knows the stereotypical image of an alcoholic: They seek out alcohol in any situation, can never walk in a straight line and have a hard time keeping a job. A functioning alcoholic may exhibit signs that are harder to spot. If you believe your loved one is struggling with an alcohol problem, take a…
DetailsAlcohol use disorder (AUD) affects more than 14.5 million people in the United States. However, certain alcohol-related behaviors such as binge drinking have become so commonplace that the lines become easily blurred between drinking alcohol and developing a problem with it. We’ve all seen the American preoccupation with excuses to binge drink. Whether it’s a…
DetailsRecovering from alcoholism is a challenging journey for many reasons. Alcoholism isn’t only about the addiction to alcohol itself. It’s also about having a crutch that makes people feel better when they’re struggling and can even provide a way for someone to socialize. For many alcoholics, the entirety of their social lives revolves around bars,…
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