You are not alone. Frances Simone knows about the dynamics of codependency and dealing with alcoholism from her real-lif ...
Family member with addiction problems: How to cope
Are you feeling out of control in your life with an addict? Here, we offer practical tips to help pull you out of the fr ...
Can I drink in recovery?
Many people in recovery wonder whether alcohol is off the table for good. Here we examine what drinking in recovery look ...
Alcohol detox time
While most cases of acute detox are over within about a week, detox from alcohol can last anywhere from a few hours to s ...
Quitting Drinking Cold Turkey – Risk of Alcohol Withdrawal
Doctors recommend that anyone detoxing from alcohol get a full medical assessment first. In fact, going cold turkey off ...
Types of A.A. meetings
Descriptions of speaker meetings, Big Book study vs. step studies, and topic/discussion meetings. Plus, a description of ...
How to tell if you’re an alcoholic
The best way to determine if you are alcoholic is to try to go without alcohol for 30 days. Abstaining for this long can ...
Choosing an addiction treatment center: 13 principles + 5 questions
There are thousands of addiction treatment centers in the U.S. alone. How do you know which is the right place for you? ...