Alcoholism
A drunkard is like a whiskey-bottle, all neck and belly and no head - Austin O'Malley, Keystones of Thought
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Maybe I'm Not an Alcoholic
My name is Allison and I’m an alcoholic. There hasn’t been a day since June 11, 2012 that I haven’t admitted this to myself or others, usually both. Since the day I checked into rehab for alcoholism, I have never had a problem admitting that I am alcoholic. I knew long before I entered the doors of the treatment facility that I was alcoholic—I just never wanted to give up on trying to notbe an alcoholic. As crazy and delusional as it may sound, I thought I had a choice in the matter. Turns out, I don’t. My only choice was recovery or keep trying to convince myself that I had control…
Resources
Am I an Alcoholic? Test for Alcohol Use Disorder
Are you addicted to drinking alcohol? Take this alcohol use disorder (AUD) test to determine if you meet the diagnostic criteria for mild, moderate, or severe alcohol use disorder
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking
Here's how a substantial phase of sobriety could affect your immune system, sleep, and even your skin.
What we learned about drinking alcohol in 2018
The truth about drinking is going to disappoint you. Not because it’s scary, but because it’s still inconclusive. There’s no amount of routine drinking that will definitively kill you (although acute alcohol poisoning can be fatal). Though the data suggest drinking alcohol over time correlates with a shorter life span, the truth is scientists still don’t know if it actually causes health problems that lead life to end sooner, despite headlines suggesting otherwise.
Becoming the Person I Drank to Be
I will never forget the magical night when I discovered that alcohol could make me into the fearless person I'd always wanted to be.
Drinking Facts: Alcohol Problems Around the World
Kids' drinking is on the rise, a third of all booze is black market, and nearly half of us have never touched a drink. David Sessions digs into a new report on global alcohol consumption from the World Health Organization and finds some stunning statistics.
How Alcohol Conquered Russia
A history of the country’s struggle with alcoholism, and why the government has done so little about it.
The Irrationality of Alcoholics Anonymous
Its faith-based 12-step program dominates treatment in the United States. But researchers have debunked central tenets of AA doctrine and found dozens of other treatments more effective.
To Hell and Back: Alcoholism, addiction and lessons they taught me
What's life like in the addict's shoes? In this Star Dispatches ebook, an alcoholic recounts his descent into booze and a hard-won recovery.
Maybe I'm Not an Alcoholic
I don't have any shame in saying I'm an alcoholic. I don't think that saying I'm an alcoholic is defining me by my disease as much as it's keeping me accountable to my recovery. If I let myself believe I might not be an alcoholic then why wouldn't I take a drink? Why would I continue to go to meetings or work a program of recovery? I probably wouldn't. Which is exactly why I have no shame in saying that my name is Allison, and I'm an alcoholic.
Alcoholic Daze
My husband recently died after a long struggle with alcoholism and I am making the slow climb back to normality.
Drinking Diaries
DRINKING DIARIES is a forum for women to share, vent, express, and discuss their drinking stories without judgment. Whether you drink or not, are the child of an alcoholic or the mother of a future drinker, sip wine on occasion or binge drink for sport—we want to hear your story.
Guinevere Gets Sober
It’s difficult to face up to addiction. Many people are turning to the internet for support and education. This site is a place where people who think they might have “a problem” can come for current news and research about addiction and recovery, as well as reviews of books and media about addiction, recovery, and practices that support recovery.
Life Straight Up
I am Julie, a wife and mother who also happens to be a recovering alcoholic. I began this blog as a journal of my life in 2010, after facing my alcoholism and being in a serious car accident prevented me from performing the role in my corporate position.
Mrs D Is Going Without
I used to be a boozy housewife. Now I'm not. This is my blog.
The Immortal Alcoholic
Details the effect of being a non-alcoholic person married to an end-stage alcoholic. Frustrations, trials, tribulation... and yet... there is comedy hidden in the insanity. This blog also provides useful insight and facts concerning the complexities of conflicting information.
The Soberist Blog
A life in progress … sans alcohol.
Unpickled
I am learning to walk without the crutch of alcohol. I began writing this blog on my first day of sobriety. Gulp. I drank quietly in private and have managed to quit just as privately. I didn’t stay quiet about it, though. My story is all here. The purpose of this blog is to help make me accountable and, as it turns out, to encourage others along the way.
International Council of Alcohol and Addictions
ICAA continues to be dedicated to prevent and reduce the harmful use and effects of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and addictive behaviours on individuals, families, communities and society.
National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors
NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every State.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
One-stop shopping for the consumer, students and the media who want objective information, including statistics, interviews with medical/scientific experts and recommendations about drinking from leading health authorities
We Are With You
Our team is online to help if you need drug or alcohol advice for yourself or to support a friend or relative.
Addiction Inbox
Articles and health studies about drugs, addiction and alcoholism, including the most recent scientific and medical findings.
Adfam
Adfam is the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NIAAA supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being. It is the largest funder of alcohol research in the world.
Partnership for Drugfree Kids
Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions.
Shatterproof
Shatterproof is a national organization committed to protecting our loved ones from addiction to illicit and prescription drugs, and alcohol, and ending the stigma and suffering of those affected by this disease.
The Christopher D. Smithers Foundation
For over 50 years the Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc. has concentrated its efforts on educating the public that alcoholism is a respectable, treatable disease from which people can and do recover.
The Fix
Addiction and Recovery, Straight Up.
Women for Sobriety
Women For Sobriety, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions. Our "New Life" program helps achieve sobriety and sustain ongoing recovery.
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