Family Resources

Drinking Around Sober Alcoholics: Yay or Nay?

If you’re wondering whether it’s “safe” to take a drink in front of someone in recovery, you’re showing you care. Someone in your life has struggled with alcohol addiction and fought to become sober. You want to be supportive. Thanks for that! Let’s examine some key considerations to help you navigate this situation, together with …

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5 Resources to Learn More About Alcoholism

The internet is filled with resources to learn about alcoholism, and there are probably plenty of local resources at places like your library, your local government, and more. Here’s a quick list of some places you can go for trustworthy information to learn more about alcoholism, problem drinking, addiction, and more. 5. Your Local Library …

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How To Tell Your Family You’re Going to Rehab

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 …

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What To do When a Loved One Relapses on Alcohol

If somebody close to you has relapsed on alcohol, or you think they’re getting close to doing so, this can take quite a toll on you, not just on them. It’s widely discussed how a relapse can affect your loved one, but how it can affect you isn’t discussed as often. Here’s some helpful information …

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Dating a Functional Alcoholic: Is It Risky?

Dating a functional alcohol can be a tricky thing because, unless you pay attention to their drinking habits or they talk to you about it, it’s possible you might not even be able to tell, especially if they’ve gotten really good at hiding it. Generally speaking, a functional alcoholic is somebody who drinks often enough, …

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How To Help an Alcoholic Who Wants Help

One of the things that people with alcoholism will hear all the time is that they need to reach out for help, that there is support available to them, and that they should open up about their addiction with somebody that they love. But what if you’re the person that an alcoholic reaches out to? …

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