Does Alcoholism Run in Families?

Does Alcoholism Run in Families? Chances are you’ve wondered, “Does alcoholism run in families?” at some point in your life. If you or a loved one is dealing with alcoholism, you may wonder if it’s because a family member struggled before. Or, you may have a parent...

The 4 Stages of Alcoholism

We’ve all heard the stereotype of the alcoholic living in a run-down trailer with only a case of beer in their fridge. But what about the functioning alcoholics who live in a decent home, get up and go to work every day, raise a family, and maybe even...

How Does Alcoholism Affect The Family?

If you think alcoholism only affects the person abusing alcohol – think again. Alcoholism affects the entire family in more ways than most think. In addition, alcoholism can affect the alcoholic’s colleagues, employer, and friends. Alcoholism slips into...

How to Get Someone to Stop Drinking

Figuring out how to get someone to stop drinking is not as easy as some make it out to be. If you’ve got a friend or family member that you’re concerned about when it comes to drinking, chances are you want them to stop, but you’re just not sure how to approach the...

Ideas for a Safe St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips? Try a Green Milkshake Instead of Green Beer The Feast of Saint Patrick marks the death date of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. A day of attending mass or services is what some do, but many of the rest of us drink. St...

Alcohol and Brain Damage

Saturday, March 17th, 2018 is St. Patrick’s Day. In different places in North America and Europe, this day means different things and different ways to commemorate it. Some people commemorate the day by attending religious services honoring St. Patrick, some celebrate...