How Long Can Alcoholism Stay Hidden
The story of Diane Schuler is so tragic. She killed eight people including herself in a wild wrong-way highway collision back in July. The official reports say she had a high blood alcohol level, undigested alcohol in her blood, and high levels of an ingredient in marijuana. Diane’s husband vehemently disagrees with these conclusions. We . . . . Continue Reading
Many Women Needing Drug Treatment Dont Realize It
An astonishing research article was released by SAMHSA (US government department) in 2007. It showed that out of all addicted women not receiving drug treatment services, 94% of them felt no need for drug treatment. Yes, 94% needed help but didn’t actually believe it was that big of a problem. Statistics On Women In Need . . . . Continue Reading
Alcohol And Older Women
You might not think that older women would be likely candidates for alcoholism. But it absolutely happens. And this will continue to be a problem over the years because younger women now are drinking in higher numbers than in years before. That means that more aging women will have had potentially heavy drinking experience in . . . . Continue Reading
You Might Think Nobody Knows You Are an Alcoholic
When you’re doing something you aren’t proud of or you know will cause trouble, you often try to hide it. Or, you gloss over it like it’s no big deal, like it’s really more normal than it appears. You might think this is working, but people can see through this. Not everyone can, but some . . . . Continue Reading
Alcohol Addiction And Risky Behaviors
The Spring Break scene, bars on Saturday nights, all-night parties during the summer – they all seem like the party goers are having loads of fun. But there’s one thing you can count on in these scenarios – risky behaviors. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are closely tied with more risk taking. Spring Break and Excessive . . . . Continue Reading
Two Siblings One Drug Addiction
How do two siblings go through similar painful family experiences and only one comes away with a drug or alcohol addiction? One sibling manages to get through the pain with moderate stress, and the other needs drug or alcohol rehab to save their life. There’s no easy answer to this question. Last night I watched . . . . Continue Reading
Say Yes To Your Life And Drug Rehab
People with a drug or alcohol addiction have usually suffered a lot. Dealing with a lot emotional pain over an extended period of time takes a big toll on someone, and some people turn to drugs and alcohol when it gets too hard. It’s hard to suffer through things, but it doesn’t mean that all . . . . Continue Reading
When A Woman Becomes Addicted
Women process life in ways that are different from men. The little details, the social connections, and the communication between important people in her life all make a difference. When these get seriously out of balance, a lot of emotional pain can flood a woman’s mind, heart, and soul. Sometimes, drugs and alcohol are used . . . . Continue Reading
Depression Alcohol and Marriage
Marriage is a great thing, but it isn’t candy and flowers every day. It can really be hard work. When one spouse has depression, the other can react by drinking alcohol heavily. It becomes a two-fold problem that threatens to tear the relationship apart. Young Marriage In Trouble With Depression And Alcohol Imagine this – . . . . Continue Reading
Buzzed Driving – Making Dangerous Mistakes With Alcohol
There’s a new advertising campaign I keep hearing about “buzzed driving”. It’s main point is to show that you don’t have to consider yourself really drunk to be a hazard on the road. You can be a little buzzed with one or two drinks and still be dangerous. Take a look at a few facts . . . . Continue Reading