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Alcohol Abuse Vs. Alcohol Addiction
By Phil Kosanovich on June 30, 2021
When is it alcohol abuse, and when is it alcohol addiction? There is no black-or-white answer to this question – it is instead helpful to consider a number of factors when diagnosing alcohol addiction. Of course, this is always best done by a trained professional – this blog is designed to be a guide, rather […]
Relationships in Early Recovery
By Phil Kosanovich on June 24, 2021
Recovery from addiction is a very personal journey. There are many challenges that can arise during this, and it can be difficult to stay motivated when we are faced with feelings of dread or hopelessness, or when we feel overwhelmed by urges and cravings. We are often encouraged to seek social support to make our […]
Signs that Someone is a Functioning Alcoholic
By Phil Kosanovich on June 22, 2021
Some of those who suffer from alcohol use disorder are incapacitated by their addiction, unable to work, or live any semblance of an ordinary life. In cases like these it is usually very clear to people around them that they are physically dependent on alcohol. For others however, alcohol use disorder can be concealed. Hidden […]
Mental Health and Heading Home for the Holidays as an LGBTQ person
By Phil Kosanovich on October 26, 2020
A lot of “normal” people dread the holiday season: so many gifts to buy, so many gatherings, the sense of loneliness even though you’re surrounded by people, and the quality time with all of your family members– to name a few. What’s more, many people even suffer from the “Holiday Blues,” a term that refers […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep? It’s Worse Than You Think
By Phil Kosanovich on July 16, 2020
Since getting drunk can mean inhibited cognition, slurred speech, stumbling instead of walking, and decreased motor skills, it’s not hard to imagine what it’s doing to your ability to sleep. The bad news is that it’s even worse than you think and a lot more complicated. Researchers have spent nearly a century studying the effects […]
Depression and Substance Abuse. The Chicken Or The Egg?
By Phil Kosanovich on July 14, 2020
Everyone experiences low moods occasionally. For many people it comes and goes, and can be helped to move along by exercise, dietary changes, or simply talking about it. Life today is fast paced, and we are bombarded with content in the media, images of beautiful people looking happy, images of war torn countries and injured […]
What To Do If Your Loved One Has A Drug Or Alcohol Addiction
By Phil Kosanovich on July 7, 2020
Discovering that a loved one has an addiction issue can be devastating for a family. Typically family members will feel crushed by the problem, overwhelmed by a sense of hopelessness, frightened by the possibility of losing someone so close to them. However, there is in fact hope for affected families. There is strong evidence today […]
Addiction Relapse: Strategies to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Addiction Relapses
By Phil Kosanovich on July 6, 2020
You have probably heard the saying, “the best defense is a good offense,” — which originated from the military and wartime strategy. The saying applies well to those of us who are in recovery, battling addiction. Being proactive, or having a good offense, helps those in recovery stay in the game, which requires action and […]