Laura Millán

We all know the picture; two grown men are throwing it down at the pub after a long night of drinking and merriment or, even worse, the physical abuse stereotype of having alcoholics as fathers who come home to their family angry after a night out drinking. It begs to ask whether alcohol somehow makes people more furious, more likely to abuse others, or are they just naturally angry people who have a drinking habit on the side? What is the connection between alcoholics being angry, and why are people who drink more likely to be seen angrier with the

December 20, 2021

Alcoholism is a word used to describe a condition where a person cannot control their alcohol intake. This condition is also known as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Persons who have this disorder are addicted to alcohol and can hardly stop drinking. The addiction makes their craving for alcohol hard to ignore. Having a beer or glass of wine is an excellent way to unwind after a long day for several people. It is also customary to head into a bar for drinks to celebrate with friends or have a chill weekend. Now the question is, does occasional drinking make you

December 17, 2021

A narcissistic personality disorder is also an illness that has been linked with alcohol over time. However, alcoholism often makes individuals display narcissistic behaviors in some cases. Most of them usually exhibit traits such as defensiveness, arrogance, and selfishness. However, it is important to note that not all alcoholics are narcissists and not all narcissists are alcoholics. Most of these attributes mentioned above are usually seen in narcissists. People suffering from NPD have a higher chance of abusing alcohol. What does NPD Mean? It is an ailment whereby an individual has a bloated sense of vanity, and it is a

December 14, 2021

Nearly everyone has experienced someone with a drinking problem. While not all those with a drinking problem are mean, it often seems as though angry alcoholics are more common than you’d think. Disproportionately angry, perhaps. It might not be that angry people are often alcoholics, but it could be that alcoholism causes anger in some people. AUD or alcohol use disorder is a challenging disorder to live with. Once one has it, it’s difficult to shake, and it affects everyone around the individual. People with AUD often have difficulties controlling their emotions. This means that those with AUD are often

December 10, 2021

The sober life is never easy, especially if you’ve had personal experience with drugs or some types of alcohol before. Trying to get and maintain sobriety is often one of the hardest life changing events ever attempted, however the payoff at the end will be more worth it than one can ever imagine. Nobody’s sobriety journey is the same, everyone attempts sobriety and begins the process in the same way. Knowing yourself and finding out what makes you tick is key in overcoming your struggles and getting sober. At times, it’s easy to become discouraged. Sobriety isn’t easy, as it’s

December 06, 2021

Sober living is a lifestyle, but it’s not only that. It’s a place for individuals to go and live in a community of like-minded individuals and live their lives free of what used to chain them. People can choose to live in a sober living facility for a myriad of reasons. Maybe they were addicts before and want to get and remain clean, and maybe they know how tempting alcohol or drugs are for them and want to stay as far away as they can from them. Whatever the reason, sober living is a great way to live and build

December 04, 2021

Alcoholics do not often call themselves alcoholics, and try to deny problems associated with their drinking altogether. Denying drinking negatively affects one’s life is one of the first steps down the descent of alcoholism. Once honesty with oneself and loved ones regarding substance use is lost, it is near-inevitable to be grasped by the clutches of a full-blown addiction. There are a number of common behaviors that alcoholics exhibit. It is important to take an honest view of oneself or your loved one to determine if behaviors masking alcoholism are present. These justifications or actions can keep an alcoholic denying

December 02, 2021

The need to destress after a workday, or any day for that matter, is needed by every person. The modern age has many conveniences, but many are detrimental to the health of the average person. Moderation is key in every aspect, but it is very easy to get pulled into excess in just about any area. When this excess is combined with alcohol, extremely negative ramifications will inevitably occur. Having set habits to fall back on for de-stressing after work is important, determining the best habits for you takes time, for everyone, addict or not. The average time for a

November 30, 2021

Alcoholics at times do not comprehend the ramifications they have on their own lives, so recognizing the effects on those around them often goes unnoticed. Having the understanding to recognize patterns that destabilize normalcy can stop a vicious cycle from occurring. There are multiple routes to the formation of negative cycles in people’s lives, recognizing these prior to falling into their traps will ensure a more balanced life. If one is objective about the outcome of their actions, it would be easy for anyone to recognize the importance of changing their actions. The effects of alcoholism on children can be

November 28, 2021

Addiction is very misunderstood in our society, to the detriment of many. With the many misconceptions come negative stigmas, or thoughts regarding addiction. These patterns of thought can create paradigms in society which can negatively influence a person’s judgement to get clean, or to even help those trying to get clean. The myths surrounding addiction need to be explored and discussed so addiction is no longer taboo. The more these topics are discussed and understood, the easier finding treatment options will be. Myth 1: Addiction is a sign of weakness This is a very common misconception in our society. It

November 25, 2021

Developing an addiction to alcohol takes time, and can easily be dismissed as just “social drinking” or being used to simply “unwind.” Though it is possible to drink this way, individuals who are predisposed to addiction can become trapped in a vicious cycle. If you or someone you love can fall into these paradigms, it is important to know the steps towards recovery. Knowing what steps to take towards recovery is like having a map to a destination you are driving. Addiction is the place that you want to leave behind, and sobriety you want to find. The road is

November 22, 2021

Starting down the path of sobriety can at times seem to be a momentous endeavor. Acknowledging one’s addictions and making the conscious decision to overcome them is the first, but not the easiest step on your road to recovery. Take each day, each moment, as a victory as we are not guaranteed every minute that we are granted, and every second that you spend heading towards your recovered and sober self is another second that you have taken for yourself. You are in control of your life, and that’s not the simplest thing to remember, but it is critical in

November 18, 2021

Sobriety is a difficult journey. Everyone goes through their sobriety journey in a different way, though it manifests itself with different challenges for each person that decides to better themselves. Holidays are one of those typical times where the drinks flow, the drugs are accessible, and the time that you have with friends and family is seldomly done sober. While this isn’t the case for every American household, in 2019 a study found that just about 70% of people drank alcohol at some point during the year. While it’s impossible to determine the time that each person drank, it’s safe

November 15, 2021

There are plenty of reasons to live an alcohol free lifestyle, and since you are looking at this page, maybe you are ready to live that way. Since many people use alcohol as an escape or at parties, they assume it is the catalyst for fun. In reality, it simply releases inhibitions, suppresses memory and diminishes cognitive reasoning. Many who first start on the road to sobriety believe that they are missing out on something when giving up alcohol, but this is not true. When drinking, that is when one is truly missing out. Below is a list of fifteen

November 12, 2021