Gillian May·10 hours agoThe Key to Alcohol Addiction Recovery May Be NeuroplasticityThere’s a scientific reason behind how addiction is both formed and cured. — I am six and half years sober from alcohol addiction. It was no easy feat to quit drinking, but through a combination of therapy and changing up my habits, I succeeded. I drank for over 25 years, which is a fairly long time. No doubt, my drinking habit was entrenched…Alcohol4 min read
Paul GoodmaninILLUMINATION·1 day agoAlcohol Problems Progress, But Not Always in a Predictable WayThe journey from social drinker to addict doesn’t always follow a straight line, I’m living proof of that — Years ago, I naively believed that the development of an alcohol addiction always followed a linear progression. That’s to say, a person starts off by boozing socially in a moderate way, but then gradually becomes increasingly obsessive, consuming larger amounts of alcohol with each month or year that passes until…Health5 min read
Bouchra Laliness·9 hours agoSevere Alcohol WithdrawalSevere alcohol symptoms start within just a few hours after you stop drinking and withdrawal peaks in about 72-hours. It can be a living hell. The cravings are unbearable. The body and mind are so dependent on alcohol that you cease to function correctly without putting more alcohol into the…Alcohol2 min read
John & Jane DerryinRecovery: Freedom From Addiction·9 hours agoHow Do I Get My Mom Into Rehab?Mom Drinks Too Much Growing up, Mom was always fun to be around. We had lots of people around the house, and she was a great hostess for parties. My friends all liked Mom and the casual atmosphere of our home. Alcohol was almost always the substrate of the fun. There was a lot…Mothers5 min read
James BoylaninILLUMINATION·13 hours agoWould You Rather Use Acceptance and Be Happy, Joyous, and Free or Use Tolerance and Continue Wondering What Is Wrong?There really is a difference. The choice is entirely yours — Recently, I overheard a short discussion on tolerance and acceptance which got me thinking. Then, several days later, the daily reading in one of my Spiritual readings, the Guide for Spiritual Living, discussed the same thing. The mention of this topic twice in a week or so reminds me that…Spirituality3 min read
Marie Bresson·16 hours agoWant a Magic Pill? Here’s How.These last many weeks, I’ve been on a truly magical pill. I’ve felt less anxious. Have been a better mom and partner. More together, and more connected with my loved ones. I’ve felt like a better person. Less ashamed of myself. Believe it or not, I’ve actually experienced very little…Alcohol3 min read
TB Obwoge·1 day agoNo Thank You, I Don’t DrinkHow men use this as a challenge to prove me wrong — *warning child abuse* I am not a big drinker, I am probably not even a small drinker. I don’t even know how many months can go by before I’ll have one or two drinks. Next door to my home is a tiny bar. It would receive jokes from many in…Alcohol4 min read
James BoylaninILLUMINATION·1 day agoHow To Successfully Deal With the Crazy Thinking That Comes Even After You Stop DrinkingI quit drinking. Why do I still have these crazy thoughts — Step 2 states: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. “Yeah, but I don’t wish death to people who disagree with me anymore. Serious injury maybe but not death.” So, what’s the problem? The problem is that thoughts are THE most powerful ingredient…Spirituality3 min read
