Does my Child have a Drinking Problem? Discovering your child is drinking can generate fear, confusion, and anger in parents. It’s important to remain calm when confronting your teen and only do so when everyone is sober. Explain your concerns and make it clear that your concern comes from a place of love. It’s important that your teen feels you are supportive. Five steps parents can take: Lay down rules and consequences. Your teen should understand that drinking alcohol comes with specific consequences. But don’t make hollow threats or … [Read more...]
Effects of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse and Getting Help
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can affect all aspects of your life. Long-term alcohol use can cause serious health complications, affecting virtually every organ in your body, including your brain. Problem drinking can also damage your emotional stability, finances, career, and your ability to build and sustain satisfying relationships. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can also have an impact on your family, friends and the people you work with. The effects of alcoholism and alcohol abuse on the people you love Despite the potentially lethal … [Read more...]
5 Myths About Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
There are many Myths About Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse that can impact how we see ourselves. Myth #1: I can stop drinking anytime I want to. Maybe you can; more likely, you can’t. Either way, it’s just an excuse to keep drinking. The truth is, you don’t want to stop. Telling yourself you can quit makes you feel in control, despite all evidence to the contrary and no matter the damage it’s doing. Myth #2: My drinking is my problem. I’m the one it hurts, so no one has the right to tell me to stop. It’s true that the decision to quit … [Read more...]
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse
Common Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse: Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at home, work, or school because of your drinking. For example, performing poorly at work, flunking classes, neglecting your kids, or skipping out on commitments because you’re hung over. Using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous, such as drinking and driving, operating machinery while intoxicated, or mixing alcohol with prescription medication against doctor’s orders. Experiencing repeated legal problems on account of your … [Read more...]
Setting Boundaries in your Relationship
Setting Boundaries in your Relationship is vital for a healthy one. There are four types of boundaries that develop in human beings: physical, sexual, emotional and spiritual. Physical and sexual boundaries are external, while emotional and spiritual ones are internal mechanisms. Each of these may be characterized by a position statement. Physical boundaries: I have the right to determine when, where, how, and who is going to touch me. I have the right to determine how close someone is going to stand next to me. Sexual boundaries: I … [Read more...]
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