What is a “Functioning Alcoholic”?

What is a “Functioning Alcoholic”?

When a lot of people picture an alcoholic, they visualize someone whose life is in complete shambles. They might expect the person to be neglectful of their hygiene, hostile and unlikeable, unemployed, and without family or friends. Sometimes this can be an accurate...
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder

Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder

For a long time, unhealthy alcohol use was equated to moral weakness or selfishness. Over time, we have come to understand that the reality is much more complex. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a brain disease that can result in changes to the brain that make it...