What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Often, people with substance use disorders rely on drugs and alcohol to cope with unpleasant feelings like stress, sadness, or anger. In order to break... Read More
What Does It Mean to Be a Gray Area Drinker?
With so much of American culture centered around alcohol consumption, it’s not always easy to tell the difference between low-risk drinking and the signs of... Read More
Learning How to Cope With Stress In Recovery
Stress Management in Recovery No matter what, everyone deals with stress. Even people who’ve never had to deal with the specific challenges that come with... Read More
5 Things High-Functioning Alcoholics Say When They’re in Denial
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... Read More
How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep?
Insomnia & Alcohol Millions of adults across the United States find it difficult to sleep at night—and many mistakenly believe that drinking alcohol before bed... Read More
Is It Safe to Quit Drinking Cold Turkey?
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Addiction The long-term effects of an alcohol use disorder are undeniable. This addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life,... Read More
South Carolina Overdose Deaths Are on the Rise: Here’s How to Spot the Signs Your Loved One Is at Risk
Drug Overdose Deaths on the Rise Recently released figures show that the number of South Carolina residents dying from drug overdoses continues to increase. The... Read More
What to Do When Your Adult Child Has a Drinking Problem
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... Read More
Are Alcoholism and Sugar Addiction Related?
It is very common for people in recovery from an alcohol use disorder to crave sugar. In fact, you may find yourself wondering if you... Read More
Am I a Functional Alcoholic?
What Is a Functional Alcoholic? A functional alcoholic is able to maintain an outward appearance of normalcy despite the negative effects alcohol is having on... Read More