Understanding Addiction

Recognize the signs of addiction in yourself or a loved one and learn when it’s time to seek help.

5 Signs You Need Help for Co-Occurring Disorders

5 Signs You Need Help for Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)

Living with a mental health disorder is already challenging. Add substance use to the mix, and things become even more complex. This condition is known as co-occurring disorders, or dual diagnosis, where an individual struggles with both a mental…
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…
physical complications of alcoholism

The Physical Complications of Alcoholism

Alcohol is a toxic substance. Having a drink now and then does not usually pose a health problem. However, the physical complications of alcoholism and addiction are many, and they can be very serious. Read on to learn about the long-term health…
wet brain

Alcoholic Wet Brain Syndrome

When an alcoholic develops wet brain syndrome it is a sign of late stage disease. Learn more about wet brain and how to get help for alcohol dependence. Alcohol can have a serious long-term impact on the brain and even damage cognitive functions.…
Dry Drunk Syndrome

What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?

You may have heard the term “dry drunk,” so what is dry drunk syndrome? Not everyone begins their recovery journey feeling spry and chipper about sobriety. For a large number of people, a cluster of symptoms referred to as “dry drunk…
trauma and alcoholism

Why Trauma Often Leads to Addiction

Trauma and alcoholism often co-occur. Learn about the link between these two disorders. When you find yourself dealing with alcoholism, you might wonder how it even happened. What was the trigger for developing a drinking problem in the first…
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…