Everyone who's ever been to a college party or had a friend with an affinity for over-imbibing has been in the futile situation of trying to help someone sober up. Whether they're too drunk to drive or are making a scene in a public place, a way to sober up quickly is desperately needed. However, in these ... Read More
Help for Alcoholism
Alcoholism is the most common form of substance abuse, yet it’s a danger is often undercut by its legality and common usage in culture. Upwards of 70% of those who seek treatment for their alcoholism experience some form of withdrawal, making it difficult to face on your own. The articles found here focus on the many aspects of alcoholism including denial, identifying characteristics of alcoholism and staying sober once you’ve had your last drink.
Four Myths About Quick Fixes to Sober Up
A Revealing Look at Drinking Rites of Passage in Fraternities
In the context of popular culture, drinking is somewhat synonymous with the existence of Greek life. From ABC Family's TV show Greek to classic movies like Animal House, partying is often depicted as a key part of participation in America's fraternities and sororities. This is further supported by news stories linking ... Read More
5 Ways a Sober Man Is What Women Want
Women tend to like men who are dependable and who can enjoy life with them. Some women also want to have a man who is successful. While these attributes usually aren't associated with men who have an alcohol use disorder, there are men who have had problems with alcohol and gone on to be very successful. There are ... Read More
How to Navigate Beer Buddies and Male Pressures to Drink
Getting together with buddies at the bar is so heavily ingrained in some male friendships that it's almost assumed to be healthy and normal. The practice is so common that—at least in some work environments and communities —it has come to embody "what everybody does" and is dismissed as "happy-go-lucky," "harmless" ... Read More
How Does Alcohol Impact Libido?
Eddie loves to party. He and his friends go out every weekend and drink away the time from Friday night to Monday morning. Most of his guy friends are single, so they don't mind spending their weekends this way. But Eddie met a girl recently — Leah — who's shown interest in him. They've gone on a few dates, and things ... Read More
The Destructive Link Between Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence
The links between alcohol and domestic violence are complex and not always well understood. While there is a lot of talk about alcohol and the effects of drinking too much alcohol on the body and mind, there's less talk about its ties to domestic violence. Indeed, alcohol abuse and domestic violence do seem to be ... Read More
How I Achieved my Career Goals by Quitting Booze
My life as an alcoholic began innocently enough at the ripe old age of 26. After earning a master's degree in business administration, I landed a job with a company catering to wealthier people needing on-demand personal jets for business and recreational purposes. One of the company's accountants abruptly left to ... Read More
Generational Shifts in Drinking – How Do Millennials Stack Up?
The United States has long been accused of having an unhealthy culture surrounding alcohol consumption. While children overseas are introduced to alcohol gradually and as a normal part of life, American youth are taught that alcohol is dangerous and illicit... until one day, it isn't. This, combined with the huge ... Read More
