What Is a Dry Drunk?

Dec 31, 2023

What Is a Dry Drunk? Your husband stopped drinking a few months ago as part of a court-ordered mandate. He was arrested for his second DUI and has since been ordered to five years of probation with 50 hours of community service. On top of that, he has to take a...

Alcohol and Night Sweats

Dec 15, 2023

Alcohol and Night Sweats You know you can’t keep going on like this. Your drinking has gotten so out of hand that you can’t make it through the day without at least a pint. Usually, your day has to start with a beer just to stop the shakes. You know you can’t keep...

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...