For decades, alcohol has been one of the most widely abused substances in Texas. Thousands of individuals across the state struggle with alcohol abuse. Because alcohol is legal and accessible, it presents a unique opportunity for abuse. However, many people don’t understand how their drinking impacts their health and the well-being of those around them.…
Everyone uses coping mechanisms during times of stress or tension. These mechanisms, whether they are designed personally, or learned from an outside source, work to settle emotions and make uncomfortable situations bearable for those experiencing them. These coping mechanisms can take many forms, from physical to psychological. Some choose to work out, while others prefer…
The images that we often see and stereotypes that we hold about alcoholics have always been misleading. It surprises many people when they discover that people abusing alcohol can present a well put together picture to the outside world. Often, people who abuse alcohol function at a high level by raising families, holding down jobs,…