Every drug or alcohol addict has a rock bottom, says Sandi Kennec of Central City. And everyone's rock bottom is different. Kennec's rock bottom came after her children were taken away from her. She ...

Throughout my life, I have been a reliable friend, a good student, a driven worker, a consistent athlete, and an adventurous person. I come from a loving home and consider myself fortunate to have the ...

Dr. Paul Christo answers the question: 'Pain Meds For Recovering Alcoholics?' — -- Question: I'm A Recovering Alcoholic. What Types Of Pain Medicine Can I Take? Answer: If you are recovering from ...

Dear Eric: In response to the husband, eight months sober and describing himself as a recovering alcoholic, who was asking about his wife’s continuing funk, (“Tired of Walking on Eggshells”) I offer ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

In 'Dry January,' Tennessean columnist Brad Schmitt, a recovering alcoholic, considers pluses and minuses of the trend toward 'booze free' offerings.

After 20 years of increasingly out-of-control drinking and a family in crisis, I went to my first AA meeting. The father of one of my children reached out to me after my daughter fled to his house in ...

Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: I am dating a very newly recovering alcoholic; he’s been sober five months. We have known each other for almost two years and share many friends, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - During the early stages of recovery, alcoholics have abnormalities in a key hormonal system that regulates responses to psychological and physical stress, but the system ...