Alcohol addiction can take over your life. For an alcoholic, drinking is no longer a fun activity to engage in, it becomes a tedious task. An alcoholic’s dependence has taken a hold over their body and will not let go without making him/her regret their decision of abstaining. Once the alcoholic is alcohol dependent,
Alcohol Abuse On College Campuses Is A Dangerous “Game”
Some people have the willpower to stop drinking when they have had enough. Others can resist peer pressure even when friends try to convince them to have another drink or two. This saves them from losing control. Still others are not so lucky. In some situations, especially around college campuses, people are forced to drink
Adele Discloses about Alcohol Abuse
Grammy winning singer Adele is best known for her amazing soulful voice and songs. However, her life has not been an easy one as she has experienced heartbreak. In an upcoming biography coming out soon, Adele admits that she had a serious alcohol problem in the past. Her drinking became such a problem that it
7 Ways to Make Your Recovery Brighter
There is a lot of guilt and self-blame in addiction. Your past is filled with bad decisions, bad situations and damaged or burnt bridges. I’m sure you have given yourself a hard time for it after you realized what drugs had you doing. But if you continue on that self-blaming road, it may be detrimental.
Most Common Addictions Infographic
Do you want to know some of the most common addictions people face? Drugs and alcohol, sure, but what about your smartphone or food? I bet you didn’t realize work can be an addiction. Check out our infographic and learn about all the different ways people can become addicted and continue using despite the consequences.
Can’t Fight Love – Safety Net Catches Sober Community
What is Sober Living Like? Here is a story about one facility that can tell you what to expect. Ever thought about being an acrobat? Does the thought of being an acrobat scare you to death? What if you knew without a doubt, that the safety net would catch you? No problem at all, right? Well, that
The Downside of Sobriety: The 6 Things No One Tells You Might Happen If You Quit Drinking
I know, I know, this website is called “Recovery Connection” and it is designed to encourage those who are suffering the slings and arrows of addiction to get help. It is also an educational tool for addiction professionals and those in recovery, and I am here to tell you I had some unexpected lessons
My Experience with Step One
Step one is the only step that I have to work perfectly, every single day. This step was complex for me in the beginning; I could admit that I was powerless over alcohol and other substances, I had called myself an alcoholic since middle school, but the second part challenged me. At the time, I
Females Account for Two-Thirds of Intentional Poisonings
In a report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in November, 2011 a staggering 14,720 people were admitted to emergency rooms from intentional drug related poisoning. 63 percent of those admitted were females. Alcohol was a factor in 60 percent of these intentional poisonings. Marijuana, stimulants, cocaine and Ecstasy accounted
Born Alcoholic
Alcoholism is a disease that people can be genetically predisposed to. Research demonstrates that some individuals are more inclined to struggle with this disease than others. Studies show that children of alcoholics have the same brain activity as family members which can put them at higher risk to develop alcoholism later in life. The Texas