Understanding Addiction

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

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How to Live with an Alcoholic [7 Essential Tips from an Expert]

Living with someone struggling with alcohol addiction can be one of life's most challenging experiences. Whether it's an alcoholic partner, family member, or household companion, the emotional toll affects everyone in the home environment. The…
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How to Help an Alcoholic Spouse: Tips from an Expert in 2026

Living with an alcoholic partner is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. The emotional toll, constant worry, and feeling of helplessness can affect every aspect of your life—from your mental health to your physical wellbeing,…
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What Is a Functioning Alcoholic? Signs, Screening & Treatment Options

A high-functioning alcoholic is someone who outwardly manages work, relationships, and daily life while quietly relying on alcohol and experiencing loss of control or harm beneath the surface. In this article, we’ll explore…
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…
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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?",…
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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…
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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…
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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…