Posts tagged Alcohol
5 Things To Know About The Sinclair Method For Alcohol Addiction Recovery

Many alcohol recovery treatment programs require patients to rely on willpower alone to abstain from their drug of choice. This discipline might come easy when things are going well. However, when life goes awry, the brain seeks relief in any way possible, including the bottle — temporary and dangerous as that fix may be. What if there was a way to reduce your body’s craving for alcohol? Now, there is. Medication in conjunction with counseling offers new hope. Here are five things you should know about the Sinclair Method for alcohol addiction recovery.

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Beating the Booze Blues Through Dry January

Over the Christmas holidays, through New Year and into January, the average alcohol consumption doubles for most people and more for some. In response, the Dry January initiative started in 2013. Basically, for the entire first month of the new year, you abstain from all alcohol consumption to beat the booze blues as you begin a new year.

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The Best Gifts For Beer Drinkin' Dads!

While a six-pack of his favorite brew will be well received, there are other options that take your beer-inspired gift to the next level, making your dad feel really special. From craft brews to at-home brewing kits and all the other beer memorabilia in between, there's no excuse for an average gift. Here’s a list of fantastic brew-inspired options that are perfect for your father.

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The Top 5 Dangers Of Becoming Blackout Drunk

According to one survey of students, about 51 percent of them reported getting black-out drunk at least once. If you're part of this percentage that has blacked out, you should reconsider your drinking habits. A lot of things happen to your body during an alcohol blackout. Keep reading to learn why becoming blackout drunk is so dangerous.

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5 Sobriety Anniversary Gifts To Get Your Sober Dad

Whether your dad is newly sober or has been in recovery for a long time, here are great ideas for sobriety anniversary gifts to get him. Alcoholism affects approximately 9 million men in the U.S. If your dad is one of them, you've seen firsthand how damaging addiction can be. That makes it all the more important to celebrate milestone moments like sobriety anniversaries. That's why we've compiled a list of five great sobriety anniversary gifts you can give your dad.

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Does Having Alcoholic Parents Increase Your Chances of Becoming One Yourself?

Alcoholism is a disease that isn’t necessarily genetic but does seem to run in families. While research has not yet ruled out alcoholism being a genetic disease, there are several social reasons why alcoholism is considered a family disease. Alcoholism is a serious problem and it can be difficult to fight the problem on your own. If your family has a history of alcoholism, then managing the problem becomes even more difficult.

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5 Rose Wines Every Guy Must Have

Rose wines are multifaceted wine labels that can serve any purpose. In this article, we’d like to lay out some Rose wine label every guy should have. It will help them choose what kind of Rose wine will meet their needs. It will also convince them that ladies do not only deserve to toast rose wines, but they are too. Take a read!

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Helping Your Teen Through Their First Hangover

Whether your child drinking alcohol for the first time is your worst nightmare or whether it doesn’t bother you all that much, one thing is for certain — they’re going to suffer come the morning, and you’re going to have to be there to help them through it. As it is their first time having to go through this plight, there will be moans, groans, requests for water and toast, and probably a bit (a lot) of vomiting.! To see what needs to be done in this instance, be sure to read on.

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Balancing Fatherhood And Wellbeing: A Guide

As a father, you know how it feels to truly care for another person and put their needs before your own. You should know, however, that being a father doesn’t mean that you have to give up entirely on tending to your own wellbeing. You should seek to find a balance between fatherhood and wellbeing, as that is the only way you are going to be able to enjoy fulfilling family life. To see how this can all-important balance can be achieved, be sure to read on.

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Can You Sue A Drunk Driver Who Caused Your Injuries?

If you’ve been injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver and wonder whether you can sue the driver, the answer is “yes, you can.” When people injure others through their own careless behavior, including while driving under the influence, they have acted negligently. Most personal injury claims are based on negligence. So what should you do if you suffered injuries in a car accident caused by a drunk driver and want to bring a lawsuit?

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4 Ultimate Ways To Get Rid Of Your Hangover Instantly

Dealing with a hangover is no joke, especially if you have to head to the office this morning. You can’t cancel your morning as well as you can’t ditch a night’s fun, but you can get rid of your hangover instantly and feel great all day long. The following 4 remedies are tried and tested and they do really work.

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How to Keep Your Teens Safe From Alcohol and Addiction

You’ve already had “the talk” about drugs, but the blank stare you got in return wasn’t enough to inspire confidence.  And as each day passes, more young lives are lost to overdose. After seven years of decline, overdose deaths jumped by 19 percent in 2015. These are children whose lives were taken from them before they even had a chance to get started. Our wakeup call is here and now. And now that you’re rightly terrified, it’s time for a bit of good news.

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Young People And Drug Abuse: What Can You Do To Prevent It?

We have all seen news stories about the increased stress that our youth face these days, and the increase in the effects of anxiety and alcohol featuring so destructively in their fledgling lives has led to countless problems in our society. So in this article we will first explore how parents can detect the symptoms of severe anxiety with the young, that often leads to alcohol and drug abuse, and then explore to best deal with what has become an everyday problem

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How Psychotherapy Can Help Midlife Crises

What Is A Midlife Crisis? While midlife crises have been parodied in popular culture, for people experiencing them, the feelings are very real. Sometimes, in an attempt to stave off the feelings of grief or anxiety that can be experienced as we enter midlife, people...

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