by Kelsey Keeton | Oct 8, 2021 | Drinking, Healthy Drinking
Alcohol-related weight gain is very common because there are several ways that alcohol affects your body. One reason why you might gain weight is that alcohol contains a lot of calories and sugar. It can also slow down your metabolism. As anybody who has been drinking...
by Kelsey Keeton | Oct 1, 2021 | Alcoholism, Healthy Drinking
If you want to be a great sponsor in AA, it’s important to make sure that you can give the program full commitment. Alcoholics Anonymous encourages members to find sponsors because it can be very helpful. Being a sponsor is a big responsibility and needs to be a...
by Kelsey Keeton | Sep 24, 2021 | Drinking, Healthy Drinking
It’s important to talk to your child about drinking so that they understand the dangers involved. Drinking alcohol means taking on responsibilities that your child may or may not be ready for yet. It’s important to set the groundwork while they are young that they can...
by Kelsey Keeton | Sep 17, 2021 | Alcoholism, Healthy Drinking
Opening up about your alcoholism is something that can be very difficult for many people. Alcohol abuse and your journey to sobriety are deeply personal experiences. However, there are actually many benefits to opening up and allowing others to share your journey....
by Kelsey Keeton | Sep 10, 2021 | Alcoholism, Healthy Drinking
There are many alternatives to AA if the Alcoholics Anonymous program isn’t a great fit for you. Don’t get discouraged and give up on your recovery. Instead, try some of these other group meetings which might be a better match for you. Everybody’s approach to sobriety...