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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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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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Are You a Real Alcoholic?
If you are reading this article right now, it is a question that is the elephant in the room and has been bouncing around in your head non-stop like white noise. You may be struggling with a...
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3 Reasons Why Alcohol Is Actually The Most Dangerous Drug
Make no mistake... alcohol is deadly. Very deadly. We have always made a point to make everyone aware that we do not have a problem with alcohol. Alcohol has existed for at least 10,000 year...
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College Kids and Alcohol Abuse - Just How Serious Is It??
Attending college is generally considered to be an integral part of achieving the American dream. Parents encourage their teenagers to succeed academically during high school, because this i...
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7 Everyday Things You Can Do to Help Stay Away From a Drink
At one point in my life if someone told me that I would go over a week without having a drink I would've told them that they were absolutely insane. Getting to the point where I was ready t...
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