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...
What Does a Sponsor Do?

What Does a Sponsor Do?

If a person in recovery is taking part in a 12-step program, they are generally encouraged to find a sponsor. According to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a sponsor should Be someone who has fought addiction  Have been sober for a while, preferably at least a year  Have...
What is Dry January?

What is Dry January?

The holiday season is a time of year when many people find themselves overindulging. They eat too much food, spend too much money, buy too many gifts, stay up too late, and drink too much alcohol. In response to this, a trend called “Dry January” has...
Blackouts are a Red Flag

Blackouts are a Red Flag

Pop culture is full of examples of characters waking up after a wild night of partying and having to call a friend to find out what happened the evening before. The person on the other end of the line fills in hilarious shenanigans that occurred, while the person who...
Increase Your Alcohol Awareness in April

Increase Your Alcohol Awareness in April

Alcohol is a legal and commonly used drug, the dangers of which are frequently underestimated and the pleasures of which are often touted in high-dollar advertising campaigns. To increase awareness around the realities of alcohol abuse, each April since 1987 has been...