AT Magazine Contributor
Too many people finish their addiction treatment program and leave with the expectation of complete and total abstinence. When they falter, it can lead to feelings of major guilt, shame, and discouragement. But relapse is a normal and natural part of the addiction...
Alcohol is a drug that affects our bodily functions and behaviors. One area where alcohol may be particularly risky is intimate partner conflicts. Data shows that alcohol use is rampant in domestic abuse cases. This article will explore the ways alcohol plays a role...
A hangover is a physical and emotional reaction to drinking too much alcohol, usually due to binge drinking. If you have ever had one, you know they’re not a pleasant experience. Additionally, much has been said about how they progressively worsen. This article will...
Setting boundaries is essential for any relationship – but it’s critical if you have a relationship with an alcoholic. While under the influence, many alcoholics may act in abusive ways toward people around them. In those cases, it’s essential to establish which...
Alcoholics are often unable to recognize, understand, and respond to their own emotions, as well as those of the people with whom they have relationships. This in turn causes them to have difficulty expressing love and affection. Their emotional impairment hinders...
Heavy drinking, especially long-term heavy drinking, has seemingly endless adverse effects on your health. One is the complex damage it does to your immune system, the series of organs that work together to protect you from disease. This article will explore the...
Since vaping emerged as a mainstream “alternative” to tobacco cigarettes, there has been much debate on its safety. In this article, we’ll explore vaping, its rise in popularity, statistics on its safety, how it compares to traditional smoking, and potential...
Hate ‘em or love ‘em, New Year’s resolutions can be a powerful catalyst for change. It’s a time of year that we’ve come to associate with starting over, wiping the slate clean, and becoming a better version of ourselves. For a person who’s struggled with addiction, a...
As the year closes, people start to think about their New Year’s resolutions. Often, they are related to health and wellness topics like nutrition, exercise, and alcohol use. Over the past decade, not drinking during January has become an increasingly popular New...
Picking up a loved one from rehab is an exciting time — one that feels full of hope and opportunity and healing. As much joy as this reunion may bring, it also marks yet another challenge on the journey of addiction recovery, leaving the family members and...