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Category: Alcohol addiction

Dating a Recovering Alcoholic: How to Build a Healthy Relationship in Sobriety

By Phil Kosanovich on November 12, 2025

Dating someone in recovery from alcohol addiction can present unique emotional and practical challenges. This guide provides medically reviewed insights to help you understand boundaries, relapse prevention, and how to support a partner in sobriety. When you're dating someone who has a history of drug or alcohol addiction, it may come as a shock. It's […]

Can Alcoholics Ever Drink Again?

By Phil Kosanovich on November 12, 2025

Alcohol addiction recovery raises many personal questions, one of the most common being whether someone who once struggled with alcohol can ever drink again. This topic isn’t only about moderation, it’s about understanding how addiction changes the brain, how recovery works, and why relapse prevention is crucial for long-term health. If you quit drinking due […]

April is Alcohol Awareness Month 2025 | Be Aware of Rising Alcohol Abuse

By Phil Kosanovich on April 10, 2025

April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign to increase understanding of alcohol addiction and reduce the stigma that keeps people from seeking help. As alcohol use and related health issues continue to rise across the U.S., particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic and recent crackdown on Fentanyl drug trafficking, this month serves as a timely […]

Alcohol Withdrawal Headache

By Phil Kosanovich on March 6, 2025

Alcohol is one of the most widely used legal substances in the United States, often present at social gatherings, family events, and everyday environments like restaurants and grocery stores. While alcohol's legal status may make it seem less harmful, excessive and chronic alcohol use can lead to serious health risks, including addiction and alcohol withdrawal […]

Alcoholic Neuropathy: Is Alcohol Nerve Damage Permanent

By Phil Kosanovich on January 28, 2025

What Is Alcoholic Neuropathy and How Does Alcohol Damage Nerves? Alcoholic neuropathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy caused by long-term, heavy alcohol use. It occurs when excessive alcohol consumption leads to direct nerve toxicity and severe nutritional deficiencies that damage the peripheral nervous system, the network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord […]

Chest Pain After Drinking Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on January 8, 2025

It's not unusual to feel chest pain after drinking alcohol, especially after a night of heavy drinking. However, you should take any alcohol-related chest pain seriously, especially as chest or rib pain can indicate underlying medical conditions. Whether it's tight chest after drinking alcohol or stabbing pain in the chest after drinking, understanding the potential […]

How Long Does It Take The Brain To Recover From Addiction?

By Phil Kosanovich on December 18, 2024

Addiction can lead to many problems, impacting both health and quality of life. While effective treatment can help people overcome substance use disorders, but pressing question remains: The good news is that recovery is possible. By understanding the effects of addiction on the brain and implementing evidence-based treatments, individuals can rewire their brain from addiction […]

What Causes Depression After Drinking Alcohol?

By Phil Kosanovich on December 27, 2022

People consume alcohol for any number of reasons. Some drink to relax after a busy day, for others it's about relieving social anxiety. Whatever the reason for drinking, it's always a short-term solution. After the initial feelings of calm or confidence have worn off, alcohol can leave a person feeling low, lethargic, and depleted. Most […]

Alcohol and Mental Illness

By Phil Kosanovich on November 10, 2022

There is a two-way relationship between alcohol consumption and mental disorders. Alcohol use is often used to cope with mental health issues but can also cause mental health issues to develop. This creates a vicious cycle where you drink alcohol to ease mental health symptoms, which causes your symptoms to worsen so that you drink […]

How to Relax Without Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on October 13, 2022

Stress can be a normal and healthy response to change, a dangerous situation, or feeling under pressure. However, if it is intense or lasts for a long time it can be damaging to mental and physical health. Long-term stress can put pressure on your heart and increase your risk of developing mental health problems. Many […]

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