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Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor If you have returned to drinking or using after a period of recovery, you may be feeling guilt, shame or hopelessness. You may wonder whether treatment was a waste or whether you are capable of recovering at all. Those feelings are
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Finishing a treatment program is a real accomplishment, but it is the beginning of recovery rather than the end. The weeks and months that follow bring everyday stress, old routines and moments of temptation. A relapse prevention plan gives you a
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor People often picture relapse as a sudden moment: one bad day and a drink or pill appears. In reality, a return to use usually builds quietly over days or weeks. Moods shift, routines slip and old ways of thinking creep back
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Your liver does the heavy lifting when it comes to alcohol. It breaks down most of the alcohol you drink, and over time, heavy drinking can overwhelm it. Alcohol-associated liver disease often develops silently, with few or no symptoms until significant
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Plenty of people use a drink or two to wind down at night. Alcohol is a sedative, so it can make you feel drowsy and help you fall asleep faster. But that first impression is misleading. As the night goes on,
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor “I can hold my liquor” might sound like a compliment, but it can signal a problem. Alcohol tolerance means your body and brain have adapted to regular drinking so that the same amount of alcohol no longer produces the same effect.
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Loving someone with a substance use disorder or a serious mental health condition can consume your life. You may spend nights worrying, days managing crises and every spare moment trying to figure out how to help. Over time, your own health,
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Loving someone with a substance use disorder can leave you feeling pulled in every direction. You want to help, but you are also tired, hurt and unsure where your responsibility ends. Boundaries are one of the most useful tools for finding
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Shame is one of the most powerful and painful feelings connected to addiction. It whispers that you are broken, that you have let everyone down and that you do not deserve help. For many people, shame is what keeps them drinking
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the medical term for a pattern of drinking that causes significant problems or distress. You may have heard older terms like alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence or alcoholism. Today, clinicians use a single diagnosis, alcohol use disorder,
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