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5 Things Alcoholics in Denial Say

Dana Hinders April 22, 2022

Addiction doesn’t discriminate by age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. People from all different walks of life can struggle with alcohol use disorders. High-Functioning Alcoholics People who are high-functioning alcoholics, sometimes referred to simply as a functional alcoholic, is someone who abuses alcohol but still manages to project an outside image of normalcy. They may have successful careers, maintain busy social lives, and be active in the community. Because high-functioning alcoholics can still hide

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What to Do When Your Adult Child Has a Drinking Problem

Dana Hinders March 13, 2022

When Your Adult Child Has a Drinking Problem When your son or daughter was a newborn, you may have imagined that things would get easier over time. Now that they’re an adult, you realize that a parent’s work is never done. When your adult child has a drinking problem, it’s normal to feel helpless, angry, and worried about what the future may hold. You can’t swoop in to “save the day” like you did when