Types of Alcoholism

Nov 25, 2023

Types of Alcoholism You were never good at school. The only reason you found yourself going was to keep your dad off your back, as he spent most of his days inebriated while your mother took care of everything else. He was on disability from being hurt in the factory,...

Social Alcoholic

Nov 11, 2023

Social Alcoholic You always stayed away from alcohol, focusing on your studies and your future. As you got older and entered college, you started to expand your horizons more and attended frat and sorority parties. You never had more than a couple of red solo cups of...

Risk Factors For Alcoholism

Nov 11, 2023

Risk Factors For Alcoholism What Factors Can Increase a Person’s Risk of Developing Alcoholism? Many factors can contribute to an increased likelihood of alcohol use disorder.  Family History and Genetics Those with a parent or other close relative who has lived with...

Closet Alcoholic

Nov 1, 2023

Closet Alcoholic Do you remember your high school days? Your friends passing around the water bottle full of vodka before class? It wasn’t every day, at least not for them, and they eventually grew out of the phase. But you were just getting started. Alcohol made...

Can Alcoholism Cause A Stroke

Oct 31, 2023

Can Alcoholism Cause A Stroke Your dad has always been a heavy drinker, often finishing a twelve pack of beer daily and drinking harder alcohol on the weekends. He always got up for work every day, paid the bills, and came to watch all of your soccer games. Drinking...

Stigma Of Alcoholism

Oct 25, 2023

Stigma Of Alcoholism Stigma is a word you heard your whole life. You were diagnosed with ADHD at age 6, and everyone automatically assumed you were high-strung. Even your dad would yell and tell you things like “I’ll give you something to cry about. Sit still and pay...