How To Confront An Alcoholic In Denial

Confronting an alcoholic and getting them to come to terms with their addiction is an extremely difficult thing to do. Alcoholics – especially high functioning alcoholics – use standard alcoholic excuses and denials to justify their addiction and avoid reality. In many cases, confrontation with an alcoholic simply results in denial and resentment on the […]

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The Benefits Of Quitting Drinking – Why Should You Stop?

For the alcoholic in denial, the obvious benefits of quitting alcohol are not always apparent. Is it worth it to quit drinking? In the short term, one could argue that there are actually some benefits to drinking. Research suggests 1 glass of red wine a day can reduce your risk of heart disease Drinking can […]

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How To Deal With An Alcoholic Husband

If your husband is an alcoholic, than you’re suffering from alcoholism as well. That’s because alcoholism is a “family disease”. To cope with your spouse’s alcoholism, you’ll develop defense mechanisms that get in the way of your own happiness. You might feel despair, hopelessness, even fear – despite being stone cold sober. The truth is […]

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Can An Alcoholic Drink In Moderation Successfully?

Here’s a question I get on a pretty regular basis: “With proper precaution, can alcoholics drink in moderation?” The answer is complex, but I would say the answer is basically “no”, with a few **very important caveats. When it comes to problem drinkers who may not yet have descended into full blown alcoholism, there’s definitely […]

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Why Do Holistic Alcohol Treatment Programs Work So Well?

In my experience, holistic alcohol treatment is the best approach to treating alcoholism. Like most aspects of recovery, what works for some may not work for others.  But let me tell you why I think a holistic approach to recovery is the best long-term solution. What Is Holistic Alcohol Treatment? Holistic alcohol treatment is an […]

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How To Stop Drinking Alcohol On Your Own

A reader recently asked me if its possible to quit drinking on your own? The answer is yes and no, depending on your definition of “on your own”. If by quitting on your own, you mean: Detoxing with no medical supervision Avoiding alcohol without making a public commitment to quit Avoiding social contact Then your […]

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Why Relapse Prevention & Coping Skills Won’t Keep You Sober

First of all, you should know that the very logic behind teaching relapse prevention techniques is misguided. What people need to realize is that the majority of the relapse prevention techniques you learn in early recovery don’t work. In many ways, they’re placebos that mask the fact that successful recovery requires looking at a much […]

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How To Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself

If you continue to feel sorry for yourself, your life will continue to suck. But you know what? A good portion of people reading this will ignore what I just wrote and continue to feel sorry for themselves. They’ll tell themselves that they’re different, that they have it worse than everyone else, and that no […]

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Recovering Alcoholic Behaviors That Lead To Long Term Sobriety

If you spend a lot of time around recovering alcoholics, you notice certain patterns of behavior that lead to long term success. On the other hand, you also notice behaviors that usually lead to relapse. Alcoholic Behaviors That Lead To Failure Jumping Into New Relationships In Early Recovery One thing I’ve noticed is that recovering […]

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Why Do Alcoholics Drink?

“Why do alcoholics drink even when it hurts them and everyone around them?” If you’ve ever watched a friend or loved destroy their life for the sake of the bottle, you’ve undoubtedly asked yourself this very question.  It can be frustrating and painful to watch someone destroy themselves and hurt everyone around them for seemingly […]

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