5 Warning Signs of Problem Drinking
The sober curious movement reached new heights with the fourth season of Emily in Paris, the Netflix hit series about a young American woman working
Can You Break the Addiction Cycle? Strategies for Lasting Recovery
In March 2024, CBS News featured a special segment about TikTok star Victor Oliveira, who is known as “The Good Boss” on the popular social
Understanding Alcoholism: Can It Be Reversed?
In 2016, a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience surprised many neurochemistry and mental health researchers. Scientists from the Scripps Research Institute observed a
Understanding the Link between Stress & Addiction
In February 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a study outlining the demographics and characteristics of young Americans who abuse substances
Understanding Drinking Interventions: Types, Approaches, & Effectiveness
After 25 seasons, Intervention has become the second-longest-running series on the American cable television channel A&E. The first season of the reality series was released
Understanding Behavioral Addiction: Types, Similarities, & Differences
Since the World Health Organization began compiling reports about addictions after World War II, the incidence of substance abuse has been consistently higher than behavioral
Does Having One Beer Mean Breaking Sobriety?
In the 2019 country music hit “One Beer” by Hardy, the protagonist’s life gets turned upside down, complete with an unwanted pregnancy and a shotgun
Effective Strategies for Avoiding Relapse Triggers
Sobriety is a multidimensional approach to life. There are self-help and spiritual dimensions, and then there’s the highly practical concept of avoiding falling into relapse.
Understanding the Toughest Month of Sobriety: Challenges & Milestones
Dry January is a social trend that started in the late 2000s with a small group of Long Island residents who upheld their New Year’s
Is There an “Addiction Gene”? Exploring the Genetic Links to Substance Abuse
According to global surveys tallied by the World Health Organization, 45 percent of adults don’t drink alcoholic beverages. This percentage includes people in recovery, people
