When a parent is an alcoholic or struggling with another type of addiction, the children suffer. If you had an alcoholic parent, learning to forgive isn’t easy. Maybe you were abused verbally, emotionally, or physically. Perhaps you had to take on more responsibilities than a child should, like caring for a younger sibling. It may …
How long does it take to recover from alcoholism? Alcohol abuse affects the brain, the body, and the mind, causing changes that impact behavior and the physical and emotional well-being of its victims. For these reasons, recovering from alcohol addiction is an immense challenge for anyone. If you or someone you love struggles with alcoholism, …
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When you hear the words “alcoholic mother,” you already have an upsetting and confusing mental image. Mothers should be nurturing, caring individuals, not falling-down drunks. How can the two possibly go together? The sad reality is that alcoholism knows no gender boundaries. A woman can, therefore, be an alcoholic and a mother simultaneously. There are …
Boozing and schmoozing on the job was once a staple of white-collar America, and offering a drink to visiting clients was a part of doing business. While the days of having a bar in the office or a bottle in the file drawer may no longer be acceptable in the modern office, drinking with work …
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It has been suggested that about half of alcoholics are high-functioning. But do you know how to recognize a high-functioning alcoholic? These people maintain careers, raise a family, and have plenty of friends while struggling with alcohol addiction. Many high-functioning alcoholics deny having a problem with alcohol abuse—and their loved ones may even agree. This …
In society today, many teens believe alcohol use is a normal part of life. In most movies that prominently feature adolescents and teens, there is a scene where teens drink excessively. As a result, teens think that using alcohol is cool, and isn’t that big of a deal. Unfortunately, binge drinking and decision making are …
When discussing alcoholism, it’s easy to talk about the negative effects that alcoholism can have on a person’s life and relationships. However, it’s important to also understand the biological effects of alcoholism, what happens when a person undergoes alcohol detox, and how these effects can complicate recovery from alcoholism. Long-term alcohol addiction can cause several …
Whether you’re a man or a woman, when depression strikes, you may feel lost and confused. Sadly, there is a disconnect between gender and depression perception. In other words, people don’t see depression in women and depression in men the same way. As a result, it may be more difficult for you to get the …
You may have heard the term “addictive personality” before. You’ve wondered how personality and alcohol dependence are related. However, there has never been a clear answer. At Promises Behavioral Health, we want to ensure that you understand how these two concepts interact in your life. However, we also want to make it clear that there …
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If you are like many people, you drink as a way to relax or as part of a peer group when engaging in certain activities. Parties, concerts, and festivals are often activities that can be more memorable when you have a drink in hand. At some point, though, you might wonder: how can I stop …