One third of people said that drinking spirits made them feel angry, or susceptible to aggressive urges. While women tended to experience stronger emotional responses to the different types of alcohol, men were more likely to feel aggressive after drinking than women — particularly men that drank heavily. Respondents were most likely to report feeling […]

You will find sticking to your sobriety plan challenging whenever you’re around them. Knowing your triggers helps you plan ways of managing your cravings marijuana addiction whenever you encounter them. Your plan for dealing with triggers may involve calling a friend or reminding yourself of the reasons you decided to quit drinking. Alcohol’s social acceptability […]

For example, one person decided to seek help after missing their child’s birthday for the third year in a row. Understanding that each drink could lead to more lost moments became a catalyst for change. Experiencing powerlessness over alcohol often manifests in various personal journeys. Through these avenues, those in recovery can develop coping strategies, […]