What do you do when your life looks perfect, but your habits make you feel like a complete fraud? Sheri had what many would envy—sun-drenched mornings in Playa del Carmen, a fulfilling career as a yoga and aerobics instructor, and a picture of vibrant health. But behind the mat and beneath the surface, she was…
As per the latest report by Global status, “India’s per capita alcohol consumption has increased rapidly between 2005 (2.4 liters) and 2016 (5.7 liters).” A new report disclosed that “by 2025, South East Asia is expected to have the highest increase in total alcohol per capita consumption with an increase of 2.2 liters in India”….
Drink menus. They can tempt us even when you’ve been alcohol-free for years and years. Not because you’re craving the booze but because they may drinks look and sound so darn appetizing. Luckily, tasty, unique, and tempting alcohol-free drinks keep popping up on menus more and more often. I was over the moon when I…
Many believe there is a right time to start recovery, but waiting often makes things more challenging. The truth is that the best time to begin recovery is now. Addiction can affect your health, relationships, and future opportunities. The longer you wait, the more difficult it can be to overcome these challenges and break free….
Recovery Thought:#100 I’m Left-Handed.I’m also an alcoholic.~Joe Herzanek I’m left-handed.Apparently I was born this way. No one knows for sure why a person is left-handed (Google it and you’ll come up with dozens of theories). No one asked me if I wanted to be a lefthander in a righthander’s world. About 10% of the population…
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to break free from something that has controlled your life for decades? For Anne, a mother of two, this question became deeply personal when she realized alcohol had taken over her life. “I am reclaiming my life from alcohol,” she says today with conviction, “and it’s not…
Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is heartbreaking. Their ups and downs don’t only affect their lives; they also affect the lives of the people closest to them. The worry, anger, and confusion over what to do is, unfortunately, normal. Once that person finally gets treatment and begins a new path, you may rightfully…
You may be wondering if cocaine is addictive. The short answer is yes, and battling an addiction to cocaine is literally a war between the body and the mind. The way cocaine attacks your loved one’s senses, enticing them with promises of euphoria but leaving them feeling bruised and beaten down, is symptomatic of the…
PTSD And Alcohol Abuse Are Connected Those with Post Traumatic Stress disorder have an increased likelihood of having an alcohol abuse disorder. Up to 40 percent of people who have PTSD likely abuse alcohol as well. When not treated properly, those who have PTSD can use alcohol and other drugs to “self medicate”. This means…
