Identifying Alcohol Use Disorder

Identifying Alcohol Use Disorder: Criteria to Diagnose and Treat AUD

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a complex and widely recognized medical condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Characterized by an inability to control or limit alcohol consumption despite negative consequences, AUD can disrupt…
Alcoholic

Am I An Alcoholic?

Have you ever found yourself questioning your drinking habits or wondering if alcohol is affecting your life more than it should? Recognizing the line between social drinking and alcohol use disorder can be challenging. In "Am I an Alcoholic?",…
gray area drinking

What is Gray Area Drinking?

“Gray area drinking” is a fairly recent addition to our cultural lexicon. Like anything else described as being in the gray area, gray area drinking ("grey area drinking" to those in the United Kingdom) occupies that middle ground. Still…
Am I An Addict

Am I an Addict

You might be noticing the signs of increased tolerance to a substance and are wondering, “Am I an addict?” You are lucky if you are picking up on the signs of addiction at an early stage. The earlier you admit there is a problem and seek…
need to stop drinking alcohol

Need to Stop Drinking Alcohol

Excessive drinking can wreak havoc on your life. Learn 5 reasons why you need to stop drinking alcohol now. How many times have you kicked yourself after indulging in a night of heavy drinking?  You may feel so awful you question whether you…
Self Medicating With Alcohol

Self-Medicating with Alcohol

Is Self Medicating a Form of Addiction? When you suffer from depression or anxiety and end up self-medicating with alcohol, it only makes things worse. For someone struggling with a mental health issue, alcohol can feel like a godsend. The…