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If alcohol were the only problem, families would most likely not be as affected as they are. There would be no treatment centers and no addiction counselors. We could just...

Being in a relationship takes work no matter what the circumstances, and loving an alcoholic adds an entirely different set of challenges to the equation. There are mental health risks...

There are several reasons one would want to know if alcoholism runs in the family; you either fear that you/loved one might be an alcoholic and inherited the alcoholism from...

If you are in a romantic relationship with an alcoholic, it can be unnerving and overwhelming. The daily frustration of living with and loving an alcoholic can leave you wondering...

Alcoholism is a disease that causes numerous physical and mental symptoms and can manifest itself in many ways. One of the many complex parts of the disease is when codependency...

Addiction and its systematic effects are debilitating to the substance user and their loved ones. One of the most difficult dynamics that affects the family system and creates dysfunction is...

Relationships are complex, layered, and it takes a lot for a husband or a wife to make it work and keep the family structure healthy and whole. Alcohol use disorders,...

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can,And wisdom to know the difference. The Serenity Prayer is a simple yet...

Families of alcoholics often have many questions for addiction specialists about alcoholism and isolation. Specifically, families want to know why alcoholics isolate themselves and if their concerns about the alcohol...