Drinking to Relieve Stress: Professions at Risk for Alcohol Abuse
Drinking to relieve stress is a fairly common occurrence in our society. Many people come home after a long work day, kick their feet up, and grab an alcoholic beverage to unwind. It’s not always a dangerous thing, but if you find yourself doing this every single night, it’s going to lead to alcohol use…
Exploring Non-Alcoholic Socializing: Fun Without the Pressure
Have you ever felt a little awkward at a party where everyone seems to be drinking except you? Maybe you don’t feel comfortable with alcohol, or you just want to stay sharp and enjoy the conversation. The good news is, there’s a whole world of fun waiting to be explored outside the realm of alcoholic…
How to Cope With Stress Without Alcohol: 7 Tips
If you are currently in alcohol addiction treatment or find yourself turning to the bottle to deal with stress, it’s essential to find healthier coping strategies. While stress is an unavoidable part of life, whether caused by work, finances, relationship issues, health concerns, or a myriad of other stress-inducing situations, attempting to drink it away…
How to Tell Friends You’re Going to Alcohol Rehab
Finding the right words to share your decision about going to rehab for alcohol addiction with your friends can feel intimidating. You may wonder, How will they react? What will they say? Will they understand? It’s understandable to be nervous, especially if drinking was often the center of get-togethers with these friends. But it’s essential…
How to Recognize the Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic
While the term “alcoholic” isn’t used as often in medical circles, opting for “alcohol use disorder” instead, you’ve probably heard the term “high-functioning alcoholic” before. But what exactly is a high-functioning alcoholic? It undoubtedly sounds contradictory. After all, how can an alcoholic or someone struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD) be high-functioning? Unfortunately, not only…
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Everyone needs to set healthy boundaries in their lives. But if you are in alcohol addiction recovery, it’s vital to maintain your sobriety. Setting healthy boundaries in recovery ensures you properly care for your mental and physical well-being so you are better equipped for any challenges that arise. When dealing with alcohol addiction, there’s a…
When Older Adults Need Alcohol Rehab for Seniors
Alcohol addiction doesn’t discriminate based on age. Even if an individual had never previously struggled with addiction, the unique challenges that come with entering the golden years can play a role in elderly alcohol abuse. Many times, because older adults are often more isolated than younger individuals, their issues can go unnoticed or unreported. But…
7 Tips on How to Quit Drinking Alcohol
Are you thinking about quitting drinking alcohol? Is drinking becoming center-stage in your everyday life? Are you experiencing adverse effects of drinking like trouble in relationships, money problems, performance at work or school, mental health struggles, and physical side effects making you want to give up alcohol? You’re not alone. According to a National Survey…
Tips for Having a Social Life in Your New Sober Life
So you’ve chosen to get professional help for alcohol addiction and trying to figure out how to navigate life while in recovery. Good for you! If you have dealt with addiction, you understand how important it is to not only get sober but stay that way. It’s a lot to wrap your head around! You’re…
Overcoming Stigma: Changing Perceptions About Alcohol Addiction and Recovery
At BOLD Health, with our dedicated Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in San Diego, we understand deeply that alcohol addiction is a multifaceted challenge with global repercussions. However, the veil of stigma that often surrounds this issue can create significant barriers to effective treatment and recovery. We believe it is vital to not only acknowledge this…
How to Practice Self-Care Alcohol Addiction Recovery
How to Practice Self-Care During Alcohol Addiction Recovery When you are addicted to alcohol, it becomes the priority and focus of your daily life. So when you shift your focus to alcohol addiction recovery and living a sober lifestyle, taking care of yourself is extremely important. Otherwise, your efforts to overcome addiction can be thwarted…
How to Manage Stress During Recovery From Alcohol Addiction
Stress is, unfortunately, an inevitable part of life. Everyone experiences it, whether from daily small irritations or big life challenges. It’s also one of the most common reasons you may reach for the bottle, which, in turn, could easily lead to alcohol addiction. So what happens when you are in recovery from addiction to alcohol…