Category Archives: Sober Living

In addition to significant memory loss, concentration, drive and attention, a frequent occurrence of jealousy mania is noticeable. Affected are mainly the reaction patterns to everyday stresses and conflicts, as a result of which the overall personality appears unharmonious-differentiated. As … Continue reading →

Unlike young adult alcoholics, antisocial alcoholics don’t drink socially with peers. Instead, antisocial alcoholics drink alone and typically struggle with co-occurring mental health problems. In the U.S., the young antisocial subtype comprises 21% of all alcoholics. Alcohol Abuse First, it … Continue reading →

Sometimes giving up drinking involves anhedonia, which is an inability going back to drinking after being sober to find pleasure in the activities you once enjoyed. I learned that if I’m going to be around drinkers, it’s best to plan … Continue reading →

One of the reasons for this is that stress can increase the risk of low mood and anxiety, which in turn are linked to alcohol cravings. However, it is important to realize that the threat of alcohol relapse is always present. For … Continue reading →

Severity is based on the number of criteria a person meets based on their symptoms—mild (2–3 criteria), moderate (4–5 criteria), or severe (6 or more criteria). If AUD is not treated, it can increase your risk for serious health problems. … Continue reading →