You Do Not Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Ask for Help
Many people wait far too long before reaching out for support with substance use. They wait until drinking or drug use affects their relationships, until
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Alcohol Addiction
White Lights
A real patient story, in honor of Men’s Health Awareness Month. Dave was in his mid-thirties. He possessed the kind of humor that made entire
What Happens When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days?
For a lot of people, alcohol has become woven into their daily and weekly routines. Wine with dinner, a beer after a long day, or a cocktail on the weekends. It becomes so embedded in daily
What Alcohol Leaves Behind
In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time often filled with statistics, campaigns, and reminders to “seek help.” Those things
How Alcohol Affects the Body Differently After Age 65
As people get older, many will start to notice that alcohol affects them differently than it did when they were younger. A drink that once felt social and manageable
Addiction Is a Chronic Medical Condition—Not a Moral Failing
Understanding Addiction as a Disease Addiction is often misunderstood as a problem of willpower or personal choice. In reality, addiction is a chronic disease, not
The Essential Role of Peer Recovery Coaches in Addiction Treatment
Support in recovery can come from many places in many forms: a trusted therapist, the right medication, a caring family, or a strong community. But
The Health Benefits of Quitting or Reducing Alcohol
Alcohol is a widely accepted part of social culture, often seen as harmless or even beneficial in small amounts. But while it is legal, that
Understanding Alcohol’s Toll on Mental Wellness
It’s not uncommon to turn to alcohol to cope with trauma, mental health struggles, and plain old stress. All around us, cultural messages perpetuate the
Why Sooner Is Better: The Power of Early Intervention for Alcohol Use
It’s never easy to see someone struggle with alcohol use, which can take an emotional and physical toll on everyone in their midst. The transition