The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous refers to the "insanity of alcoholism" as the way alcoholics justify their alcoholism. In one section, it reads as follows: "People drink because they like how alcohol makes them feel. This feeling is so elusive that, even though an alcoholic admits it is injurious, they eventually ... Read More
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Fatigued After Quitting Alcohol? The Scoop on a Common Symptom in Recovery
Updated June 2, 2023 Even if you've never been addicted to alcohol, you probably already know that feeling of waking up tired, dehydrated, and a little nauseous from too much to drink the night before. Tiredness is normal as part of a hangover, but if you've ever tried to get sober, you know that extreme fatigue is ... Read More
Can You Get High Off Rubbing Alcohol?
Poison Warning: If you have accidentally ingested rubbing alcohol, please stop reading and contact your local poison control center immediately. You can also call 911 for help. Isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, is a denatured type of alcohol that has a strong odor. It comes in different strengths, ... Read More
The Revealing Science Behind the “Angry Drunk” Phenomenon
It's a light-hearted thing to say: "I'm a fun drunk", "I'm a happy drunk", or "I'm a crazy drunk." Perhaps these all should spark debate themselves — after all, What does it say about someone who's completely in tune with the way excessive alcohol use affects their personality? But one such phenomenon is especially ... Read More
Alcohol and the Developing Teenage Brain
Long-term alcohol abuse is known to cause permanent health problems ranging from cirrhosis of the liver and heart disease to kidney failure and dementia. But what are the effects of alcohol on the brain of adolescents and young adults under 25? Is teenage drinking really more dangerous than adult drinking? Alcohol ... Read More
Alcohol’s Short- and Long-Term Effects on the Brain
Our knowledge about alcohol and its effects has changed a lot over time. Drinking alcohol has been legal in the United States for those who are over the legal age since the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, and since then, alcohol has been regarded, generally, as safe. Yes, drinking has been considered a vice for ... Read More
5 Perks of a Sober First Date
In 2018, we published a blog about the challenges of dating and searching for a new partner while in recovery. Since then, we've noticed a trend that appears to be growing among the millennial generation in particular. In a culture where so many things are defined by their relationship with the consumption of alcohol, ... Read More
Women, Binge Drinking and the New Trend That Has Health Experts Worried
The United States has a binge drinking problem. Popular among high school students, college students and even adults, drinking heavily on a regular basis is a normal thing for far too many people. Around 1 in 6 American adults binge drinks at least four times a month, and for college students, the number is closer to ... Read More