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Alcohol is so intimately tied to the disease of breast cancer, that it is also linked to a higher incidence of breast cancer recurrence, according to this Kaiser Permanente study.

Many people have misconceptions about the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse and alcoholism.

One of the most underestimated consequences of chronic alcohol abuse and alcoholism is brain damage.

While engaging your new life of sobriety, many addiction experts recommend using daily affirmations to help you stay focused on your recovery.

Share Though it isn’t hard to imagine why a victim of domestic violence might abuse alcohol or drugs in an attempt to mask physical or emotional pain, the frequency of this abuse and addiction scenario is startling. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), women who have been victims of childhood or adult abuse …

It isn’t uncommon for those engaged in substance abuse to experience depression or anxiety or show signs of other mental health issues.

Because the risk of relapse is so intricately tied to the length of treatment, it is incredibly important that addicts complete their time in rehabilitation.

For some of us, the adjustment to attending a 12-step group and other recovery groups is not automatic.

It’s important that those in recovery and their loved ones understand that relapse is not failure, but a temporary setback.

Sadly, many Americans don’t realize that they do not always need to make a choice between getting treatment and keeping their jobs.