Alcohol Freedom Blog

The Importance Of Privacy And Discretion For Executive Alcoholism - When Confidential Treatment is Imperative

Staff Writer — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:19:01 +0000

Picture this scenario. The CFO of a fortune 500 company is sighted at a business function over-indulging in alcohol to the point where he/she becomes loud and overt in his/her conversations. Other executives take notice of this behavior and make a note to speak to Human Resources about this potential problem with alcohol and the [...]

When Alcohol Used As A Crutch - Problem Drinking Can Worsen

Staff Writer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:13:23 +0000

Why do people in general consume alcohol? Is it because they like the taste of an exotic cocktail, or they want to appear sociable when in the company of others who are drinking? Or maybe they like the way one drink helps them relax just the tiniest bit or they enjoy a fine glass of [...]

When Your Life Becomes Unburdened From Alcohol

Staff Writer — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:54:05 +0000

You may have been drinking for years and the cumulative effect of the alcohol and your actions has taken a toll on your health and your general existence.

Living In The Here And Now… …Remembering When

Staff Writer — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:48:46 +0000

As awful as an alcoholic’s life can become during the drinking days, there are times when in recovery an alcoholic will remember when things were pretty good - and this can lead to problems. Remembering when times weren’t so bad when drinking can certainly take you down memory lane - like having a few beers [...]

For Alcoholics, Higher Power Makes A Difference

Staff Writer — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:24:19 +0000

“I cried to the Lord and He answered by setting me free” PSALMS 118:5 Alcoholism is such a destabilizing illness that can remove one from their life’s direction in a very short time. Heavy drinking leading to loss of family, livelihood, position in your community and your health can leave you exhausted and morally depleted. With [...]

Why Alcoholics Think They Know Better

Staff Writer — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:38:54 +0000

“Yeah but I would rather…” What makes recovery from alcoholism even more difficult than it is already? The stubborn alcoholic who thinks he or she knows better than even the most experienced recovering alcoholic. It is a very real problem that can be a gateway to relapse. They can be given the best advice money can [...]

The Importance Of Privacy And Discretion For Executive Alcoholism -When Confidential Treatment is Imperative

Staff Writer — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:26:42 +0000

Encouraging Yourself To Remain Sober

Staff Writer — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:44:56 +0000

When you reach the point in your recovery where you dare step out and once again experience life, you should not forget to give yourself the encouragement you require to continue moving forward. Sometimes early in recovery we are so caught up in avoiding alcohol and that which makes us drink that we forget that [...]

A Three Pronged Attack Against Problem Drinking

Staff Writer — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:39:43 +0000

When you are ready, truly prepared in your own mind to stop or reform your drinking behavior there is hope in treatment. Specifically, help is available for treating you physically, psychologically and spiritually. All three play an instrumental role in halting a slide into alcoholism which can be costly both in relationships and financial devastation [...]

Loneliness And Problem Drinking

Staff Writer — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:32:41 +0000

Still Drinking To Be A Part Of The Crowd? Alone time is good occasionally but beware too much time spent alone when feeling depressed over something. Old timers in A.A. tell newbie’s “Don’t let yourself get too tired, too hungry, or too lonely.”