Detox and Treatment

Living with someone who misuses alcohol can be stressful, so receiving support can often be very helpful. Read more about the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and alcohol support. One of the main beliefs behind AA is that alcoholic dependence is a long-term, progressive illness and total abstinence is the only solution. It’s also called alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction […]

It isn’t mandatory to identify yourself but it might be helpful if you are attending your first meeting. Many meetings begin with a reading from the Big Book — frequently a portion of Chapter 5 (“How It Works”) or Chapter 3 (“More About Alcoholism”). A statement about anonymity in A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), voluntary fellowship […]

The important thing is to remain engaged in whatever method you choose. Based on clinical experience, many health providers believe that support from friends and family members is important in overcoming alcohol problems. But friends and family may feel unsure about how best to provide the support needed. The groups for family and friends listed […]

Are you ready to quit drinking or cut down to healthier levels? These tips can help you get started on the road to recovery. Understanding the available treatment options—from behavioral therapies and medications to mutual-support groups—is the first step. The important thing is to remain engaged in whatever method you choose. Research shows that most […]

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We strive to create content that is clear, concise, and easy to understand. For example, if you are struggling with grief and the loss of a loved one, acceptance can help you effectively work through your grief without reacting to it and making the situation worse. For example, identify a dysfunctional belief you have about […]

However, brain imaging SPECT studies reported that THC did not lead to a significant increase in dopamine release even though the dose was sufficient for participants to experience psychotic symptoms, suggesting a non-central role for striatal DA in THC-elicited psychosis (42). In line with this knowledge, in their randomized, double blind clinical trial, Morgan et […]

Relapse means going back to using after you’ve been abstinent for some time. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 40 to 60 percent of people who were once addicted to drugs will eventually relapse. This helps you safely manage thoughts about using substances again. Discussions often revolve around dealing with everyday situations without […]

By Buddy T Buddy T is a writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Because he is a member of a support group that stresses the importance of anonymity at the public level, he does not use his photograph or his real name on this website. […]

Another study carried out on people with type 2 diabetes examined the effects of ACV on blood sugar when given with a bedtime snack. Participants who took 2 tbsp of ACV with a cheese snack experienced significantly lower blood sugar levels upon waking. Researchers believe that the acetic acid in the ACV slows down the […]