Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most recognized recovery programs in the world. For nearly 90 years, it has helped millions break free from
Alcohol plays a significant role in the lives of many people in the United States and around the world. While it can be a source
Different Approaches to Effective Recovery “Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. Sanctions or enticements from family, employment settings, and/or the criminal
How the pandemic has affected, and is still affecting, our mental health In March of 2020, the world changed completely, almost overnight. As the novel
Understanding substance use disorder in the workplace In the modern world, many of us will spend an enormous percentage of our lives at our workplaces.
Around 841,000 Americans have died from a drug overdose in the last 20 years.[1] Synthetic opioids are the primary driver of overdose fatalities and account
Founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the original and arguably most well-known of all the 12-step programs. AA was formed to
“Even at levels of low-risk drinking there is evidence that alcohol consumption plays a role in damage to the brain” ~ Tony Rao, Psychiatrist &
Addiction is a chronic disease that affects brain function and behavior. It’s similar to other recurring conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, in that it
High-Functioning Alcoholics: Signs and Treatment Can you be an alcoholic and still perform well at work? Still maintain friendships? Look like you’ve got it all
Before someone struggling with addiction gets sober, they tend to believe that all they need to do is stop engaging in their addictive behavior if
Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza, the holiday season is most typically known for a time to be with family, and to eat and
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