Alcohol 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,…
DetailsA last glass of wine before bed or a drink before getting ready for sleep is an idea that makes its way into every form of media. Well-meaning friends or family to those who have trouble falling asleep often recommend a nightcap — one last drink before bed. While alcohol may make it easier to…
DetailsThe drug and alcohol recovery community often uses confusing terminology that’s hard to grasp when you first come across it. There’s often still a stigma in society around alcoholism and addiction, so it can be difficult to ask about common jargon used in recovery topics. Some phrases such as “falling off the wagon” have, at…
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