Kombucha: New Near Beer?
We’ve all heard the horror stories when it comes to addicts and alcoholics drinking or using certain things that mimic their old drug of choice. Whether it be herbal compounds or a cold St....
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Getting Sober From Alcohol: How to Stop Drinking Safely
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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Staying Sober: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Recovery
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 Dangers of Blacking Out
Have you ever woken up in a strange place, head pounding, confusion flooding your mind, and anxiety taking over your body? Your first instinct is to reach for your purse or your phone. You c...
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The Symptoms of The High-Functioning Alcoholic
When people think about alcoholism and those who are caught up in alcohol abuse, the scenes that are painted in their mind are bold and dramatic. Images of people who are destitute with no m...
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The Spiritual Disconnect of Alcohol
Rachel Stephens writes about five years without alcohol, the fog she felt between herself and God while drinking, and choosing sobriety again after a relapse while grieving her father.
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The Many Ways Alcoholsim Affects the Economy
Although alcohol consumption is usually viewed as an integral part of having a good time, drinking is one of the most damaging of all common American past times. Even if you think you drink...
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