by Keenen Diamond | Sep 19, 2018 | Alcoholism, Q&A
Alcoholism is a destructive disease that entirely overtakes one’s mental, physical, and spiritual health. It reaches a point where a person is entirely unable to stop drinking despite any negative consequences they may face. It is difficult to determine at what point...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 10, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Newcomers to the rooms of 12-step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous may hear the word “member” and think that there is some sort of process required to officially join. Fortunately, this is not the case. There are no dues, fees, secret handshakes, or...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 12, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Alcohol abuse seems, at first glance, to be less harmful than other drugs. After all, it is legal and most people can indulge without major consequences. When alcohol use turns into alcoholism, however, the damaging effects it causes to the body can be tremendous....
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 26, 2017 | Alcoholism, Blog
Society has led millions to believe alcohol is not a drug. Its legality tends to give false belief that it’s fun and everyone should enjoy the benefits. Yet, 17.6 million people suffer from alcoholism in the United States at any given time. A few more...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 6, 2017 | Blog, Life in Recovery
There is something inherently self-harming about addiction. Despite the ongoing pain our drugs of choice cause us, the drastic effects it has in different areas of our lives, we continue to use them. The pleasure we get out of our favorite drugs of choice and...
