Do you ever find yourself having a few drinks every now and then, or maybe more than a few? If so, you could be engaging in grey area drinking. Grey area drinking is an increasingly common pattern of alcohol consumption that falls somewhere between social drinking and alcoholism. It’s often referred to as “every-now-and-again” drinking…
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Grey area drinking (GAD) refers to a pattern of drinking behavior that falls somewhere between social drinking and destructive drinking. While it can be hard to pinpoint precisely where harmless social drinking ends and potentially problematic grey drinking begins, it is an easy line to cross. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)…
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It’s the end of the year which means that the holidays are in full swing. No matter what you celebrate, December is always a busy month and tends to go by in a total whirlwind. It truly is the busiest time of year: from gathering with friends and family, shopping for gifts, to decorating everything—your…
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Trauma and addiction are often closely related, and according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 8 million adults in the United States suffer from both. Colorado ranks in the top 10 states for reports of trauma and addiction, making it an important state to recognize and address these issues. Women’s Recovery…
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The relationship between Americans and alcohol is complex and has taken many turns throughout history. From a regulatory standpoint, the U.S. has seen Prohibition and enacted blue laws. From a societal perspective, attitudes have changed regarding who can drink, at what age, and when and where people can drink. One thing is certain, however—Americans have…
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Despite the advancements toward gender equality, the biological differences between women and men remain. Alcohol metabolizes more quickly in a woman’s body than in a man’s. Due to this, males can typically handle greater amounts of alcohol than their female counterparts. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA) definition of binge drinking outlines…
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What would it mean to you to have a sober new year? What if, in the future, you didn’t have to rely on substances to get through the day? It’s possible to achieve this. As you think about your New Year’s resolutions, consider just how impactful it can be to get help so you can…
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For many people, alcohol is a normal part of social interaction—after-work happy hours, Sunday football games, a regular poker night, or a weekly night out with friends. While many people may never consider the effects of alcohol on their health or how it impacts their life, a growing movement among Americans has begun to take…
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Over the course of your life, how many times have you found yourself saying, “I had a hard day, I deserve a glass of wine.” Or how about, “I feel like celebrating; let’s grab drinks!” For many women, having a drink is a tool used to decompress after a hard day and a necessary additive…
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Have you ever wondered what your life would look like without alcohol? Is alcohol that one friend that’s invited to literally every event, even if you wish they weren’t? Do you immediately reach for a bottle when you’re stressed, then find yourself more stressed after drinking but can’t seem to stop? Does the ‘all or…
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