Having neighbors is unavoidable, and it’s really the luck of the draw whether you get good ones or bad ones. You don’t know who you’re going to be moving next to, or who might move in next to you. Sometimes, you’ll have a neighbor who is quiet and keeps to themselves, maybe a smile and …
The influence of alcohol in popular culture is undeniable. Alcohol culture in and of itself is a huge part of pop culture, it has a massive influence, and the media is many people’s first introduction to alcohol whether it’s being glorified or used as a warning. Alcohol has been depicted in various forms of media …
For many people struggling with alcoholism, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Often, there’s another issue, or multiple issues that are also impacting them. This can be really tricky, because the alcohol is used as a way to cope with the other mental health issue, so trying to stop drinking can actually cause the …
Travel can be a very rewarding experience. It lets you see the world, experience the world as others do, and also to learn a lot about yourself. For many, it’s a time to relax, let loose, and leave their day to day lives behind. In many cases, this letting loose involves hitting up the local …
There’s an old saying that we’ve all heard, and it goes “You are what you eat”. Alcoholic knows all too well that what we put into our body can have an intense impact on our lives. Food, like alcohol, can shape our mood, our health, and even the way we look. Today, we’re going to …
If you’re trying to communicate with someone who is struggling with an alcohol addiction, the way you speak is really important. What you say matters, too, but if you say things in a way that puts up their guard and makes it hard for them to hear you, then what’s the point? So, if your …
We’ve been exploring AI in a few of our recent articles here on Stop Drinking. It’s an interesting innovation that has a lot of potential. In today’s post, we’re going to take a specific look at some of the ways that artificial intelligence could be used, either in it’s current form or in future versions …
Seizures are a sudden activity in the brain that can cause you to lose consciousness, can cause uncontrolled and jerky movements, can cause your muscles to stiffen, or can even just cause one to zone-out/star with a fixed gaze. There are different types of seizures and they can have different symptoms/effects. Some seizures are more …
If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction and you want to talk about it with your boss, it’s very important to approach this situation carefully and professionally. Revealing personal issues like this can be challenging, and it’s natural to be concerned about the potential impact on your job. Related: How to tell your boss you’re going …
Some movies are meant to take us away from our lives and reality, to give us an escape, and to help us forget about our problems for a few hours. On the other hand, movies can also be very powerful tools to help us reflect on our own lives and situations. Alcoholism is a disease …
