This piece is the second in the Good News series on recovery and the good news that comes when people cut back or stop drinking alcohol or using drugs. The Big Picture: How Common is Heavy Drinking? Jalie Tucker and her colleagues have recently published a significant review of the field of natural recovery from […]
by Drs. Reid K. Hester & F. Michler Bishop Are you drinking too much? It’s a question people ask themselves when the problems they’ve been having with their drinking are affecting their well-being. At the same time, there are so many different options it can be bewildering to know what path to take or how […]
It’s Friday night, what do you plan on doing? Are you going to go out with some friends or stay in? Are you planning on having a couple of drinks to relax? You’ve earned it. You’ve had a long week at work and you have the right to relax and unwind with a drink. While […]
Having alcohol problems and need to break the habit of drinking too much? Trying to stop drinking alcohol can be hard. But as impossible as it may seem at times, it’s not. If you have made the gutsy decision to stop drinking alcohol, and are willing to get the support you need, you can regain […]
Individuals with severe drinking problems, such as people who continue drinking even after getting a DUI or losing their job, need immediate treatment to stop drinking altogether. However, there are many people who have developed the habit of consuming 4-6 drinks every day. For these less severe cases, moderating drinking and simply reducing the alcohol […]
If you are wondering whether your drinking has crossed the line into a problem or it’s on the higher end of what would be considered normal, this post is for you. A lot of people with excessive drinking habits cannot tell when their drinking is out of control. If this is you, it’s time to […]
That you ask this question suggests that you (or others) have some concerns about your drinking.
That you ask this question suggests that you (or others) have some concerns about your drinking.
Having alcohol problems and need to break the habit of drinking too much? We are all creatures of habit, and certain habits like drinking too much can be a challenge to change. This is why CheckUp &Choices recommends doing a “30”to help you start to change your drinking. Taking a “30” makes a clean break […]
If you’ve come here after searching on the topic of moderate drinking, it’s likely that you’re wondering about your drinking and whether or not you should cut back to reduce alcohol-related problems or risks for problems. If you’ve not read the previous post I recommend doing so as they build on each other. Our goal […]
