Despite alcohol being legal and the fact that most people consume it from time to time, consuming too much can have major consequences. Alcohol use disorder (AUD), more colloquially called "alcoholism," is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as an impaired ability to control ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Consequences of Alcoholism: Damaged Relationships
The effects of alcohol use disorder (AUD) are far from limited to the person with the drinking problem. Their close loved ones are often directly impacted by the consequences of the addiction, and the damage that AUD leaves behind can make maintaining healthy relationships difficult or impossible. However, with ... Read More
Consequences of Alcoholism: Loss of a Job
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), sometimes referred to as alcoholism or alcohol abuse, can affect virtually every part of someone's life. In the U.S. alone, 28.9 million people aged 12 and older struggled with AUD in 2023, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). If you struggle with AUD, you ... Read More
Why People Drink and the Effects They’re Chasing
In the United States, nearly 70 percent of people reported drinking alcohol in the past year, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has reported. This widespread use isn't a new phenomenon — alcohol has played a significant role in society since ancient civilizations. For 10,000 years, this ... Read More
Parenting with an Alcohol Use Disorder
For many, parenting is one of life's most profound joys and sources of fulfillment, filled with love and deep connection. However, for those living with alcohol use disorder, these joys can be overshadowed by the challenges of managing an addiction. It's difficult to balance the role of nurturing and raising children ... Read More
Defining Alcohol Use Disorder (DSM)
For many people, alcohol plays a significant role in their social life and leisure time. Whether it's going to happy hour with colleagues, cocktails for date night or a glass or two of wine in the evening to unwind, many people associate alcohol with fun and relaxation. While an occasional drink isn't likely to cause ... Read More
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorders: An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nelson
At FHE Health, we believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. By taking a holistic approach to behavioral health treatment, we address both substance use disorders and the underlying mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders that often accompany them. Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW and ... Read More
6 Myths About Addiction
An estimated 48.7 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have some form of substance misuse disorder. While that's nearly a quarter of the population of adults and teenagers, many people still don't fully understand addiction. Part of this lack of understanding stems from addiction misconceptions that ... Read More
