Part 1: The Link Between Stress and Alcoholism
“I’ll have a drink to take the edge off.” You hear people say that all the time, because it’s true, right? With that first sip…
May 3, 2018
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“I’ll have a drink to take the edge off.” You hear people say that all the time, because it’s true, right? With that first sip…
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Your boss is screaming at you. You have five projects due right now. It’s insanely hot in your office. You’re working 60-plus hours a week….
Chances are, you’ve been hiding your addiction for a long time. The thought of telling your family the truth is terrifying. But you also know…
If you’re feeling stressed, you can smoke a joint. Same goes for feelings of boredom, anger and general dissatisfaction with life. Just like alcohol and…
It’s tempting to tell yourself that you’re not an alcoholic because you don’t drink every day or have physical withdrawal symptoms when you don’t drink….
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You probably want to know what rehab at The Raleigh House will be like. Unfortunately, we can’t tell you. That’s because every single person who…
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