Alcohol Abuse

Alcoholism Affects the Family Dynamic

Understanding How Alcoholism Affects the Family Dynamic

Alcohol abuse has far-reaching effects, not only on the individual but also for their family members and loved ones. It can be difficult and traumatic for a family member to see a person they care about struggle with alcohol addiction. A family member’s substance abuse can lead to disagreements and tension in a family as family …

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Functional Alcoholism: is There Such a Thing?

Functioning alcoholic. You may have heard the term before; you may even know one. However, there is a great deal of research—both scientific and anecdotal—that refutes the concept of functional alcoholism. Let’s look at what we know and talk a little about why functional alcoholism doesn’t exist. What is ‘functional alcoholism’? And is it any less …

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Lean Purple Drunk Addiction

Lean Purple Drunk Addiction and Treatment

This drug has not only given Houston a nasty monicker but has also sent Lil’ Wayne spiraling into a dangerous drug addiction he got hospitalized for in 2016.  So what exactly is Lean and why is it notorious not just in Houston, but all over America?  Let’s take a deeper look at this drug, its connection with the Hip-hop and pop …

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12 TRADITIONS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

The 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous

With nearly one in ten adults in the United States experiencing a substance use disorder, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol, in the past year, the need for substance abuse treatment is greater than ever. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline received 68,683 calls per month in the first quarter of 20181, …

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