Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Native Americans may get drunk faster because of genetic predisposition to low alcohol tolerance. But cultural and environmental aspects of drinking can also affect drinking. Discuss Native American alcohol tolerance here.

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

If you want to stop drinking alcohol for a month (30 days), check out some ideas from SMART Recovery®. Strategies, worksheets and self-help for people who want to stop drinking here.

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Native Americans are disproportionately dependent on alcohol. Why is this? We explore why Native Americans drink so much here.

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Moderate withdrawal symptoms of alcohol include restlessness, insomnia, lack of appetite and difficulty with cognitive functions. But if you are a hard drinker, expect severe and intense withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and possible seizures or hallucinations. What else affects withdrawal symptoms of alcohol? Learn here.

Friday, August 26th, 2011

You should not stop drinking cold turkey if you expect alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal requires medical management. We review specific risks of complications during cold turkey withdrawal from alcohol here.

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and Disulfiram are all FDA approved medications to help you stop drinking. More on medications for alcohol use disorder here.

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

What can you do to stop drinking? 3 tips on self help for alcohol problems here.

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

No, you don’t need rehab to stop drinking. But rehab can help. We review typical alcoholism rehab programs and what treatment is usually offered here.

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Depression is common in recovery and in life. For dealing with depression, we offer three (3) simple self-help activities that can help.

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Can you get sober without inpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers? Yes. Learn more here.