Don’t ignore early signs of alcoholism if you recognize them in yourself or someone close to you. All too often, people with a dependency on alcohol downplay the problem. The longer they stay in denial about it, then the worse it gets. Over time, alcohol addiction impacts all areas of a person’s life. However, addiction…
It’s common for an individual’s loved ones to recognize a drinking problem before they do. This is especially true of someone’s spouse. Over time, you notice that he or she drinks more and that they get irritable when they can’t drink. If you’re wondering how to deal with an alcoholic spouse, there are ways to…
One of the most rewarding, yet time demanding profession, is professional ministry. Clergy serve many roles in a community including: liturgist, family mediator, counselor, community activist and many more roles. At times, the stress related to the profession can lead an ordained person to feel alone and burnt out. Alcohol can be a common “solution”…