There is a general rule that most follow: One drink is one can/bottle of beer, one shot of liquor, or one glass of wine. Why is that the rule, though? All drinks have a different amount of alcohol, so at times it’s better to know exactly how much alcohol you are consuming. While we cannot…
Even if you don’t drink, you’ll hear about different rules people follow when drinking. I’ll drink a glass of water to sober up before bed. Liquor before beer, in the clear. Beer before liquor, never been sicker. I handle beer better than liquor. It makes you wonder — are these things even true? Should we…
For the past 11 years, I’ve been drinking every night. Sometimes it’s less, but most of the time I go until I can’t anymore. When I say I can’t anymore, I mean either I’m at the bottom of the bottle or I’m passed out. When I wake up, I’m sore, usually from the way I…
I guess quitting this week was not meant to be. I want to give this a real try, but man… the beers take the edge off so well after that long day of work. Tomorrow is a new day to try again. I do need a couple of more beers just for tonight though, because…
Maybe you’ve heard that phrase “The hair of the dog that bit you.” Sometimes it gets shortened to “The hair of the dog.” If you haven’t, well, it means you need a little of the thing that hurt you in order to get back to feeling okay. Doesn’t really make any sense, but it’s a…
Have you heard that saying about the opposite of addiction? You might respond by saying “the opposite of addiction is sobriety.” I thought so too, at one point. The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s connection. I heard that before I started recovery and it didn’t really make sense to me. And if you want…
For people struggling with alcohol use, drinking mouthwash may seem like a way to hide their addiction or even to continue experiencing the intoxicating effects of alcohol while in active treatment or recovery. Mouthwash can be obtained in far more places than alcohol and is usually cheaper. Another big factor to consider is that those…
There are many stereotypes that are brought to mind when thinking about those who struggle with addiction. People who abuse substances are typically deviants and don’t engage in a society like the rest of the population, or they embody different values to mainstream society: unemployed, victims of harsh upbringing, high school dropouts, and prostitutes. They…
It’s rare for an individual that tries cocaine or heroin to be their first time giving drugs a try. Instead, most individuals who try drugs have previously been using what is known as gateway drugs. A gateway drug is a drug that essentially opens the door to harder, more potent drugs. What are the three…
During times of crisis or heightened anxiety, coping mechanisms are key. For those of us who once relied heavily on substances or processes for comfort or control, the possibility of turning to what’s most familiar is also heightened. However, to do so would simply create another crisis. The combination of the pandemic, its economic fallout…
Quitting drinking can be a lengthy and difficult process. You didn’t develop an alcohol problem overnight, so overcoming alcoholism will not happen overnight either. As tough as it is, it is not impossible and you should not give up. While you are quitting drinking, it is important to stay strong, get support, and seek alcoholism…
Alcohol has been a part of human culture since the dawn of time, and the abuse of alcohol followed shortly thereafter. For generations, societies have struggled to find the balance between alcohol’s place in daily life, and doing something about the individual problems it can cause. Let’s take a look at what alcohol rehab looked…
I’ve seen some of my friends start and stop rehab programs for drinking. It’s not because they changed their minds once they started treatment, either. Some of them have even been through a lot. They’ve lost jobs and lost their driver’s licenses and cars because of wrecks. Luckily, no one got hurt. Some even had…
Alcoholism has often appeared as a trait of dysfunctional families. Having an alcoholic family member can disrupt the normal, healthy family dynamic, creating a host of problems that lead to dysfunction. The spouse or partner of an alcoholic often wonders what he or she contributes to the problem (the answer here, of course: nothing). Alcoholism…
Many individuals are aware of the fact that it is risky to mix prescriptions drugs or illicit drugs with alcohol; however, consuming alcohol after taking over-the-counter supplements or medications can also result in heart-related issues. The side effects of mixing drugs and alcohol are not limited to drowsiness or loss of coordination. Mixing alcohol with…
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