Alcohol

Addiction alters brain activity, leading to personality changes. Find out the different ways addiction can affect you and what you can do to reclaim your life.

If you have never attended a 12 Step meeting before, the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and sharing your story can be intimidating. To make your first meeting a bit easier, here are some tips from others in recovery.

Start the New Year off on the right foot! Quit alcohol for a month this Dry January 2023 and reap these 6 amazing benefits.

Research shows that women are drinking more than ever before. Read about the reasons behind their alcohol use problem.

You know you need to quit drinking, but you're worried about withdrawal symptoms. Learn what happens to your body here.

Contrary to popular belief, relapse does not happen at random. Learn the ten stages of a relapse so you can seek help before a relapse occurs.

We put together a list of 50 things to do when you have urges to drink again so you can put your energy into healthy activities and sober fun.

Learn what places LGBTQ+ individuals at a higher risk of addiction and how queer people can best seek treatment.

Learn how to help your alcoholic dad recover and seek treatment for his addiction while also taking care of your own mental health.

Drug abuse always carries the risk of serious side effects, including overdose. Understand the causes and symptoms behind an overdose.

You will see many beneficial appearance changes after you quit drinking, including ones right in the mirror.

Not knowing what to expect is often the scariest part. Learn about the common withdrawal symptoms you may experience during detox and what you can do to alleviate the discomfort.