by Rob Cline | Oct 20, 2021 | Alcoholism, Family Resource
What do you think of when you hear the word “alcoholic”? There is a very good chance that your mind jumps to the idea of someone who is “a drunk.” Maybe this person slurs their words or gets too loud or makes bad choices but keeps hitting the sauce anyway. Maybe... 
by Rob Cline | Jan 14, 2021 | Addiction, Alcoholism
In a Word, Anxiety Have you ever noticed that some people say, “I am anxious to meet you,” when what they really mean is, “I am eager to meet you”? It is undeniably a small thing—the kind of thing grammar nerds bother innocent people about—but it also illustrates an... 
by Rob Cline | Apr 15, 2020 | Alcoholism, Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous and its famous 12-Step program for maintaining sobriety have carved out an impressive place in our pop culture consciousness. We see AA meetings in books and movies and television shows and on stage. Sometimes these meetings... 
by Rob Cline | Nov 19, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism
Maybe it has recently dawned on you that you have a substance use disorder. Things in your life may be falling apart, and you need to get a handle on them right away. On the other hand, quitting drugs or alcohol altogether may not seem possible. You might wonder if...