Heavy daily drinking can make stopping medically risky, so this section starts with how to quit safely, then covers treatment, AA and other support, and stories from people who have done it.
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Stopping alcohol suddenly after heavy drinking can be dangerous. Here is how to plan a safer stop with a clinician, what treatment involves, and how family can help.
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Once you stop drinking or using, there is still work, family, stress, and free time to figure out. Staying sober involves building routines and knowing who to call when you want to use again.
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The stigma around alcohol abuse has definitely shifted a bit, but many people still have a very specific perception of a person who drinks too much. Here are the most common connotations: Th...
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I remember back in 2016 when I had to go to the Beverly Hospital emergency room seven times and admitted in six of them totaling over two months staying on their sixth floor for this indescr...
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Neither alcohol abuse nor eating disorders have a single cause, but are conditions which can be influenced by a wide range of factors - some external and environmental, and others internal a...
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“What the hell did I get myself into?” was the first thought that came into my mind the second I left my first 12-step meeting. All I knew is that I didn’t want to feel how I felt anymore. I...
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Living with an alcoholic can have it's ups and downs - literally. The chaos and uncertainty of an alcoholic's actions and unpredictable emotions can keep loved ones walking on eggshells and...
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