My recovery has been all about breaking the stigma of women in addiction. It was the spring of 1978. I had started becoming aware of, and thinking about, how my drinking was messing up my life. I was 28 years old with two children. One day, over an afternoon coffee, I confided my fears to … Breaking The Stigma of Women In Addiction
How to Know if Your Loved One Has a Drinking Problem: There is a fine line between social drinking and alcohol addiction or dependency, and it can be hard to tell where your loved one falls on the scale. Alcoholism can wear many masks, making it a challenge for family and friends to identify when … How to Know if Your Loved One Has a Drinking Problem
Dangerous Substances: Alcohol According to Health Canada, roughly 80% of Canadians drink alcohol regularly. The social acceptability of alcohol makes it one of the most dangerous substances to become dependent on and a difficult one to abstain from. Often times, people use alcohol to cope with other mental or physical disorders. It is also a … Dangerous Substances and Their Effects