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Sober Halloween celebration with friends

Tips to Stay Sober on Halloween

It’s fairly obvious we live in a culture that glorifies drinking alcohol, which can make staying sober a difficult task at times.…

Person seeking help for alcohol and trauma recovery at Ranch Creek

Understanding Alcohol and Trauma: Steps Toward Lasting Recovery

For anyone dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction to alcohol,  the relationship between their trauma and their alcohol abuse is…

College alcohol abuse and addiction prevention

The Link Between College Students and Alcohol Abuse

For many people, the college experience is a transformative time in life. It introduces them to new thoughts and concepts, challenges them…

Alcohol and liver damage

How Does Alcohol Abuse Damage the Liver?

Today’s society constantly talks about consuming alcohol. From sporting events to family get-togethers, birthday parties to holiday gatherings, drinking has become synonymous…

A man sits at a bar and drinks alone

How Addictive Is Alcohol?

Trying to figure out how addictive a certain substance is can be difficult to quantify. After all, every person is uniquely different…

A depressed businessman thinking about alcohol effects on the liver.

What Does Alcohol Do to the Liver?

Many people live under the assumption that since alcohol is a legal substance, and it can be purchased at practically every corner…

A photo of three Red Bull cans and one bottle of Vodka.

The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Caffeine

Mixing alcohol and caffeine has become so popular that beverage makers have started premixing the two substances – making consumption easier and…

A depressed man dealing with co-occurring grief and an alcohol addiction.

The Connection Between Grief and Alcohol Use

Grief, in any form, can be a massive weight on your shoulders. After all, having to process and manage the loss of…

A man drinks a glass of wine in quarantine.

3 Signs Your Loved One is Drinking Too Much in Quarantine

Being forced to stay away from friends and loved ones, like in this current state of the country due to the COVID-19…

A man sits on the couch thinking about alcohol addiction in the LGBTQ community.

Why is Alcohol Addiction More Likely in the LGBTQ Community?

Despite all the progress we have made as a society, there are many people who still feel ostracized and marginalized because of…

A woman sits on the couch dealing with anxiety after drinking.

How Does Drinking Impact My Anxiety Disorder?

Having a drink to take the edge off has become synonymous with most social interactions and relaxing after a long day. While…

A person refusing to drink alcohol.

Why is it Hard to Quit Drinking by Myself?

If there is one substance that has ingrained itself into the fabric of our society, it is alcohol. When most people are…

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