by Kelsey Keeton | May 30, 2021 | Alcoholism, Drinking
Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the most popular twelve-step programs to help with alcoholism recovery. It was founded by Bill Wilson and quickly gained popularity. The meetings today are non-political and non-denominational. The general layout of most meetings...
by Kelsey Keeton | May 23, 2021 | Alcoholism, Drinking
There are obviously hundreds of reasons to give up drinking, but the physical benefits, cognitive benefits, and social benefits are huge. Alcohol can be very damaging to your body physically. It can also have a lot of negative cognitive effects on your brain. And of...
by Kelsey Keeton | May 9, 2021 | Alcoholism, Drinking
If you’re wanting to avoid drinking on a date, you’ll probably need to plan a bit in advance. It’s very common for early dates to revolve around drinking – dinner dates, brewery dates, a wine tasting, etc. If you’re trying to stay sober, then you’ll need to have...
by Kelsey Keeton | Mar 19, 2021 | Alcoholism, Drinking
The winter blues are hitting especially hard this year. Most of the country is experiencing harsh winter weather. At the same time, Covid is making it difficult to socialize. If you’re a recovering alcoholic, the cold weather can make your sobriety even harder...
by Kelsey Keeton | Jan 22, 2021 | Alcoholism, Drinking
The pandemic has forced people all over the world into isolation. In order to stay safe, we are being asked to stay home. For in-person support groups, this means a big change. Large groups of people are no longer safe. Therefore, in-person support groups for...
by Kelsey Keeton | Dec 13, 2020 | Alcoholism, Drinking
For many people struggling with addiction or depression, support groups are vital. But what happens when these support groups are no longer able to meet in person due to the pandemic? Many people have been left without their support network. Covid has been an...
