The present study was limited to the assessment of drinking goal at the onset of treatment and future studies examining drinking goals over the course of treatment seem warranted. Likewise, further research should consider matching patients’ drinking goals to specific treatment modalities, whether behavioral or pharmacological in nature. While there are many obstacles to the […]
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How to Quit Drinking without Alcoholics Anonymous: Self-Help
Learn more about our approach, or schedule a free consultation with us today. Either way, if you find yourself avoiding AA because you don’t want to quit drinking completely, this is a good solution to look into—and there are many ways to access it. It is abstinence-focused, and designed to be compatible with a variety […]
The 7 Best Online Sober Clubs
If transportation is a barrier, the simplicity of logging online can help eliminate an obstacle that would otherwise keep you from seeking help. Researchers found that study participants were less likely to lie about their sobriety — a habit that could hinder their overall recovery — in face-to-face settings. The Soberistas community requires paid membership, […]
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Symptoms, Treatment and More
Severe alcoholic hepatitis, however, is a serious and life-threatening illness. Each time your liver filters alcohol, some of the liver cells die. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications called benzodiazepines can ease withdrawal symptoms in a person with alcohol dependency. Diagnostic tests Anonymised information collected on individuals contacted but not randomised were age, gender, ethnicity, reason […]