Family therapy for alcoholism addresses the group dynamics that can contribute to problem drinking. More here on what yo ...
Abstinence vs. harm reduction
Is abstinence the only way to recovery from alcohol addiction? What about harm reduction? And is there room for both ap ...
Sobriety and depression
Living for sobriety will change your life. What can you expect in sobriety if clinical depression is present? More here ...
Can alcohol abuse or alcholism cause mental illness?
Experts don't agree. It is very hard to know if mental illnesses lead to alcoholism or if the physical and social conse ...
What are treatments for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and alcohol addiction?
Treatment for alcoholism includes a medically supervised detox, medications, and psycho-therapeutic interventions. More ...
Can alcoholics drink again?
A true alcoholic may want to drink again. But the reality is that a real alcoholic experiences alcohol cravings when the ...
Hit bottom: alcohol, drug addiction and advice
What does it take to hit bottom? When you hit bottom, what can you do next? Guest writer Julie Stirn explores here. ...
SPECT for drug addiction and alcoholism treatment
SPECT nuclear imaging tests shows how blood flows to tissues in the brain, and show marked changes after chronic drug us ...
Pros of halfway houses
Living in a halfway house provides you with an immediate community of recovery support. More pros for halfway house livi ...
How to help an alcoholic or drug addict get help
To help and alcoholic or drug addict get help, prepare yourself first and then confront the addict. 1. Be sure addiction ...