One of the most common fears of newly sober people is that their social life will fall apart without alcohol. While it is true that…
Social anxiety disorder is a common mental illness, affecting approximately fifteen million men and women in the U.S. Symptoms can range from mild to severe,…
Body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, is a condition in which an individual’s perception of their body or a particular physical feature is severely warped to…
Fear of public speaking is one of the most common phobias, affecting approximately 75% of the population. Symptoms can range from mild anxiety to a…
Alcohol poisoning occurs when someone drinks so much that critical bodily functions begin to fail. Death from alcohol overdose is more common than you may…
People who work in industries that require them to work late or overnight may be at an increased risk for alcohol addiction. Sleep issues that…
Anyone who has experienced the aftermath of a night of heavy drinking can attest that alcohol doesn’t tend to agree with the stomach. Alcohol, especially…
While breakups are almost never easy, the pain experienced during and after divorce or the collapse of a long-term relationship can be as overwhelming and…
Recent studies have revealed that Americans are spending approximately 45 billion dollars a year shopping under the influence of alcohol. While this might be great…
Quitting drinking requires two battles: first fighting the addiction, then breaking the habit. Â If you are accustomed to having a drink in your hand at…