What Does Accepting a Higher Power Now Mean for Treating 10’s of Addictions?
In 12-Step groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), a belief in a Higher Power plays an integral part in remedying addiction. In fact, the idea of a Higher Power is directly listed in half of all...
Recognizing 10 Warning Signs of Relapse for Alcoholics and Addicts
Before we address the warning signs of relapse for alcoholics and addicts, we must ask ourselves: What is a relapse? For alcoholics and drug addicts, a relapse is when consuming an alcoholic drink or using an illegal substance takes place...
10 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction
What is Alcohol Use Disorder? According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 14.1 million people ages 18+ in the United States suffer from an alcohol use disorder. Blue Cross Blue Shield’s COVID-19 National Pulse Survey estimated...