Alcohol as the Problem For a long time, the main consensus on alcoholism and addiction overall was that drugs or alcohol caused addiction. This thought makes sense. Alcohol is addictive and [...]
Why Does Alcohol Make You Drunk? Tons of people have had some beers before and felt what the sensation of “being drunk” is. Most of us, though, have no idea why alcohol makes us feel this way. [...]
Shame Complex of Addiction A huge obstacle that many face in rehab and recovery is shame. During active addiction, most people do things that they aren’t proud of. Forgiving yourself is an [...]
Acceptance in Addiction Recovery A word you will hear over and over in rehab, meetings, and other addiction treatment is “acceptance.” Addiction inspires a lot of self-denial. You deny there is [...]
No Withdrawals Doesn’t Mean No Addiction Some people justify their drinking by saying they have never had Delerium Tremens or serious withdrawals, so they must not be an alcoholic. Unfortunately, [...]
