It can feel intimidating to think about attending your first AA meeting. You might not be sure what to expect. The thought of sharing your struggle with a room full of strangers can feel overwhelming and unnatural. But the fact remains that AA is a highly successful program for most and keeps many people sober. This is ... Read More
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What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting
Why It’s Important To Keep Going to AA
There are many sayings and motivational phrases used in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. "One day at a time," "Progress, not perfection" and the Serenity Prayer are a few commonalities most members going to AA can attest to hearing more than once. However, perhaps the most important and regularly uttered mantra of ... Read More
Mindless Drinking: How Alcohol Shrinks the Brain
As early as 1940, neurologists understood that alcoholism caused brain shrinkage and irreversible damage to certain parts of the brain. However, moderate drinking was believed to provide health benefits. During the 1950s, articles regularly published in academic magazines like the Journal of the American Medical ... Read More
8 Expert Tips for How to Live with an Alcoholic
How do you live with an alcoholic? It's a difficult question to answer. Having a short- or long-term relationship with an alcoholic can be incredibly destructive. Most people end up avoiding regularly drinking themselves because they've seen the consequences of overdrinking. Living with an alcoholic can begin to ... Read More
Alcohol Poisoning – Why Shots Can Be Dangerous
Alcohol poisoning is an emergency, can be deadly and requires immediate medical treatment. If you are with someone who has been drinking and becomes sick, cannot control body functions, or slips into unconsciousness, call 911 immediately. Drinking is common during social activities, including sporting events, ... Read More
How Long Does an Alcohol Detox Take?
It's not unusual for adults to have a drink after a long day at work, with a meal, or socially at a party. For most people, this means one drink — two at the most. However, for some other people, one or two drinks are only the start. Many of these people have alcohol use disorder (AUD). A significant number of people ... Read More
What to Look for in an Alcohol Rehab Program
Deciding to seek addiction treatment is one of the most important decisions an individual will make. Once they are ready to get sober, it is important for them to connect with a rehab program that will help them achieve their short- and long-term goals. A program with inadequate certifications, untrained staff and ... Read More
Alcohol Trends and Statistics (2022)
Alcohol plays a major role in the fabric of American society. From college parties to work happy hours and bar hopping with friends, many aspects of modern social life and recreation revolve around alcohol. While drinking in moderation is not necessarily a bad thing—no alcohol is always the healthier choice—trends in ... Read More
