Dysfunctional Families

We love getting together with our family and sharing with them at holiday time. But in almost every family there's one or more people with whom you may have issues. This can include money loaned...

The American Psychiatric Association gives criteria for alcoholism like frequent blackouts, obsessing over drinking, and behavioral problems that disrupt home and work life. Considering these...

How do we forgive the most important people in our lives for choosing alcohol over you? The national statistics for drug and alcohol abuse in the US are staggering. The disease knows no age or...

Alcoholism continues to affect millions of Americans every year in spite of its recognizable dangers. It affects the individual alcoholic and her family and friends if left untreated. While some...

Alcoholics are generally believed to be some kind of easily identifiable type, but the fact is that there are several different types. While alcoholism is medically defined as a disease, debate...

Living with alcoholism is a very difficult decision, especially when the alcoholic is not yourself, but one you love. You have to make many sacrifices, in order to live in peace, even if the...

The physical dependence on alcohol by the body is known as alcoholism. In most cases, the financial effects this can have on a family are tremendous, if not treated immediately. Keep in mind that...

How to survive and enjoy the holidays-keep the peace in your family of origin and your sanity all at the same time. Avoid these common holiday mistakes.