Stop Drinking
Binge drinking can be a big red flag in terms of alcoholism. Binge drinking can lead to all sorts of problems. It’s not really the same as someone who drinks a glass or two of wine each day, even if the weekly or monthly consumption works out similarly, because the binge adds a lot of … Read more
Four Loko is still around, but their original recipe has been changed after the brand got backlash from the FDA, Universities, and when there were all sorts of problems and dangerous situations arising when people would drink it. Is Four Loko Dangerous? Beer or whisky: Which is more harmful? Four Loko’s original recipe contained four … Read more
When you’re drinking lot, sometimes you’ll have a moment where it just hits you: I need to stop drinking. This thought might be in the back of your mind every single time you pour a drink. That’s pretty normal, for people who drink a lot, especially when they’ve started to notice negative impacts on their … Read more
We’ve recently come across some people asking questions about comparing different types of alcohol, and which is more harmful, for example beer or whisky? This is an interesting question to consider, because there’s kind of a direct answer, but there are a lot of caveats and things to explain, too. Looking at questions like this … Read more
There are different types of rehab. Some of them are more “invasive” to your current lifestyle, for lack of a better word. To phrase it differently, some types of rehab will have you going away to another state, or even another country in some cases – whereas there are also types of rehab that aim … Read more
A common fear when someone starts to think about going into treatment for alcoholism is all of the logistical issues they’ll need to figure out. This can include, but isn’t limited to, finding someone to look after your pets, finding a way to get your bills paid while you’re away (which can be very difficult … Read more
Are you planning on quitting alcohol? Are you in the early stages where you’re thinking that you might have a problem and you’re starting to toss around the idea of quitting? Even if you don’t have concrete plans to stop drinking yet, and even if you aren’t fully convinced that you even have a problem … Read more
In today’s world, some people have the ability to take a month or three off and go to rehab and all of their finances and everything will be fine. This makes things a lot easier, when you don’t have to worry about paying bills or maintaining your home, and you can just disconnect and focus … Read more
Working in a rehab center can be a very rewarding career. Knowing that you’re making a difference for someone, especially for people who feel like they’ve never really had someone looking out for them, can feel truly enriching and fulfilling. It can also be a very stressful job, it can be discouraging, it can be … Read more
You’ve made a big decision to register for rehab, and it’s just about time, and you’re working on sorting out some of your affairs before you go. If you can relate to this, you may find this article helpful. Previously, we’ve discussed how to tell your friends you’re going to rehab, and telling your family … Read more
