by Keenen Diamond | Oct 23, 2018 | Alcoholism, Q&A
Alcoholism and addiction are generally spoken of as two different things. The differences, however, had more to do with social factors rather than the disease of addiction. When looking at the reasons why a person develops alcoholism and addiction, there are virtually...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 22, 2018 | Alcoholism, Q&A
Alcohol’s status as a legal intoxicant makes it no less dangerous than most illicit substances. Chronic consumption of alcohol can be devastating to the brain and body, leading to serious health complications or early death. Excessive alcohol consumption is the fourth...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 19, 2018 | Mental Health, Recovery
In early sobriety, when are brains are healing from the damaging effects of drugs and alcohol, we usually have to deal with problems relating to memory and concentration. Early recovery is a difficult time because we have so much to learn, but may still feel mentally...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 19, 2018 | Q&A, Recovery
Addiction is powerful. We can put together some time sober, but inevitably the urge to pick up a drink or a drug strikes us. In early recovery, this is a constant source of anxiety, agitation, and worry. We must remember that cravings are temporary. If we can get...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 18, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Love and Relationships
“A grateful alcoholic never relapses” is a common saying in the recovery community that has been shown to be true. Approaching each day with a sense of appreciation puts us in much less danger of ruminating on the bad things in our lives and helps us maintain our...
