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Dry January is credited to a charity in the United Kingdom known as Alcohol Change UK as a public health campaign to encourage people to abstain from alcohol after the potentially overly indulgent holiday season.  Its origins may date even further back to a World War II era effort by the Finnish Government known as […]

Join others in bringing Awareness to Alcohol and Drug Use and Addiction National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week will be held from January 22-27, 2019.  The week includes a number of events dedicated to providing facts about alcohol and drugs and shattering myths.  While the week is geared towards teenagers, anyone can get involved. National

Alcohol addiction afflicts people from every corner of the nation.  There is no demographic untouched by addiction or dependence.  Seeking treatment takes courage and determination.  New York State Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan announced today that he will miss the start of the new legislative session to tend to his own alcohol dependency.  According to

Choosing the Best Approach to Fight Your Alcohol Addiction According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism “approximately 17 million adults ages 18 and older have an alcohol use disorder (AUD).”  Those suffering from Alcohol use disorder will often be unable to cut down or stop drinking, they may experience alcohol cravings, be

Beginning Your Path to Recovery from Alcohol Addiction As the New Year rings in, now is the time to get the help you need.  If you or a loved in is struggling with alcohol addiction or dependence, take the first step toward recovery.  Healing from addiction is not done overnight.  It takes dedication, perseverance and

Celebrating the New Year with Options For some New Year’s celebrations and alcohol go hand-in-hand, but they don’t have to.  Alcohol does not need to be the central part of any celebration.  Recovery organizations across the nation have recognized the need for sober options for those who want to celebrate the holiday without the temptation

Staging an Alcohol Intervention Determining when and if to stage an alcohol intervention for a loved one can be a difficult decision.  Many people wonder if a person’s drinking has become an addiction.  Staging an intervention is best done by those that love and support an individual.  It is usually best to consult a professional

Preventing Relapse During the Holiday Season Holidays and drinking seem to go hand-in-hand for most people.  For those recovering from alcohol dependency or addiction, this can be a challenging time.  Christmas and New Year’s are filled with temptation for those in addiction recovery, making a holiday sobriety plan is the best way to prevent relapse

The Truth About Alcohol Use Disorder According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) affects millions of Americans each year, with around 16 million people diagnosed with AUD.  The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) breaks down AUD into three levels of severity: mild, moderate or severe

Holidays are often a triggering point for those dealing with alcohol dependence or addiction.  Staying sober during the holidays is often easier said than done.  Holiday parties and get-togethers are usually stocked with alcohol.  Staying sober during the holidays takes dedication and accountability.  Understanding your triggers and being vigilant about avoiding a relapse is imperative