As those of us who’ve worked in treatment know, it’s alcohol (See chart below). Read this article for further clarification. In moderation, which is less, according to medical professionals, than many drinkers actually consume, alcohol is not a problem. Around 13% of those who…
Most people who consider entering addiction treatment are uncertain and, perhaps, fearful because they don’t know what to expect. At NewDay, we do an orientation upfront, so clients know the process of addiction treatment. But, if someone is too fearful or apprehensive, they might…
Bars without alcohol? Crazy, huh? Not really. Alcohol free clubs might become a big thing. Lots of people who don’t have a problem with alcohol, per se, are choosing to go without alcohol for periods of time, and some choose to not drink at…
Unless treated effectively, alcoholism progressively gets worse, so, when considering the older alcoholic, one sad fact stands out — many alcoholics die prematurely – they don’t become “older alcoholics”. Those who live to drink for years and enter late-stage alcoholism suffer greatly, and often,…
Dealing with addiction trauma is never easy. It’s a long term process that can take years. The mistake many make in early recovery is trying to do too much at one time. First, the person needs to learn how to live comfortably without alcohol,…
A new year in recovery, one day at a time. I hope all those who’re in addiction recovery made it through the holidays with their recovery intact. I also hope this is a great new year for everyone. Recovery from addiction opens possibilities. Those…
Holidays in recovery can be tough for some. Most people in early recovery from addiction dread the holiday season. It’s a time of merriment, over-eating, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. I guess if the person’s addiction was cocaine or some other drug, the holidays…
It’s difficult for people to understand addiction is nothing to take lightly, especially when it’s a young person in early addiction. Even those who are older don’t quite understand the serious nature of addiction. It does no good to hammer the point home when…
Women in recovery face unique challenges, especially women with children. Recovery itself is very challenging for men or women, but when a woman has kids and not much support from family members, if any support at all, it can become overwhelming. Most women are…
I don’t want to unnecessarily scare, or try to scare, anyone when it comes to drinking alcoholic beverages. This post is about facts related to alcoholism that are good to know, whether one has a problem with alcohol or not . The majority of…
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