Of all the substances that people abuse, only one fits into ALL the following criteria: socially acceptable, over-the-counter accessible, the cost is not prohibitive, legal for adults to purchase in all 50 states, and often viewed as harmless or a normal rite of passage into adulthood. This magic elixir is alcohol.
How Holistic Rehab Empowers You to Beat Alcohol Addiction
When working to overcome alcohol addiction, individuals in traditional 12-step rehabilitation programs can find themselves looking to external sources for relief and guidance in times of distress. Common 12-step recovery methods call on resources outside of the individual for strength…
Reasons a 12-Step Program Might not be Right
Here are just Five Reasons that a Twelve-Step Program Might not be Right for You. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University published a report …
Elizabeth Vargas Returns to Rehab for Alcohol
Early this year ABC News personality and 20/20 co-host Elizabeth Vargas had publicly addressed her battle with alcoholism, following her stay at a rehabilitation center. Now, several months later, she …