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Can I Be An Alcoholic If I Only Drink On The Weekend?

July 14, 2025 | By Jessica Sherer

Yes, you can be an alcoholic even if you only drink on the weekends, as habitual drinking patterns can be a sign of alcohol abuse.

Barriers to Change in Recovery

By Cindy Hardy | December 12, 2019

The recovery journey requires embracing change. Old, negative attitudes and belief systems can stop us from moving forward and reaching sobriety.

Vapes And Alcohol: Is There A Link?

By Hayley Hudson | December 4, 2019

Pre-Vapes: Alcohol And Cigarettes After cigarettes became widespread in the late 1800s and before the knowledge of their health risks, they were glamorized by celebrities like Joan Crawford and Marilyn Monroe. More often than not, the beautiful men and women who held the cigarettes also held a cocktail in their hand. It’s still an image … Continued

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Personal Identification With Specific Groups

By Cindy Hardy | November 25, 2019

The recovery process often involves transitioning one's personal identification from the majority to the minority, which has many impacts.

Freedom From The Performance-Based Life

By David Hampton | October 30, 2019

Read more to uncover how living a performance-based life can negatively impact recovery and how to escape it to find freedom.

10 Ways To Help An Alcoholic Family Member

By Theresa Parisi | October 29, 2019

Even though things may seem helpless, they aren't. There are many ways that you can help an alcoholic family member. Here are the top 10.

Ethnic Differences, Culture, And Identity In Recovery

By Cindy Hardy | October 28, 2019

Ethnic diversity lends strength and uniqueness to the fabric of our society, but it also leads to a number of unique impacts on the recovery process.

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The Three Stages Of Relapse

By Theresa Parisi | October 24, 2019

Relapse is a slow process that occurs in 3 stages: emotional, mental, and physical. Knowing these three stages can help prevent relapse before it occurs.