As a recovering Catholic (I last went to church when Nixon was president), I had a very hard time with the idea of prayer. In fact, I had a very hard time with organized religion in general. Rather th..

No single idea keeps people from seeking help with their alcohol related problems as much as the mistaken belief that alcohol abuse, dependence, and addiction are always the symptoms of an actual "dis..

It's a common, if quiet, complaint heard over lunch, or at breaks in meetings, at the Chamber of Commerce mixer, or the League of Women Voters retreat. "My husband finally quit drinking, attends AA, a..

It's disturbing when you become aware that your partner is abusing alcohol. Chances are the abuse and awareness both developed slowly and only when things got far out of control, did you notice. Most ..

For decades the research, both formal studies and informal observations, has shown that some alcoholics could return to moderate or controlled drinking, and that many do. However, Alcoholics Anonymous..

In considering treatment options for alcohol abuse, dependence, or addiction you will have first decided between inpatient and outpatient. Except in very rare cases outpatient is your best choice: it ..

It is common for people who have completed alcohol rehab, and remained sober for a year or two, to begin to wonder why they are continuing to attend various groups and meetings. It's a good question. ..