Most support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, have shifted to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these challenging times, healthcare providers and counselors understand that you need the continued support of others who can relate to your situation and your stress factors. When you are the healthcare professional, though, you need that support as…
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…
There are 12 steps in the process of asking for help and they are:One of the major hurdles that individuals in early recovery from drug and alcohol addiction struggle with is – developing a practice of asking for help when needed. In American society, and especially with professionals (e.g. physicians, executives, attorneys, etc.) asking for…