Recognising Symptoms

Articles helping identify alcohol problems and understand the recovery process. Topics include withdrawal symptoms, therapy options, binge drinking patterns and overcoming denial.

Alcohol Abuse and Denial

People with alcohol problems often deny they have an issue, sometimes for years, because their drinking doesn't visibly affect their work or health.

Binge Drinking Vs. Alcoholism

Binge drinking and alcoholism aren't the same thing, though one doesn't exclude the other, here's what sets them apart.

Different Therapy Options for Quitting Drinking

Therapy helps fill the gap drinking leaves behind and can repair damage to your relationships and daily routine when you quit.

Facing Up to Alcoholism

Alcoholics rarely admit their problem until a crisis forces them to face reality, after which recovery typically follows five recognizable stages.

Giving Up Alcohol at Home

What to expect when you quit drinking at home, from withdrawal symptoms to getting through the first few days.

How to Deal with the Physical Withdrawal from Alcohol

What to expect from alcohol withdrawal symptoms and how to prepare yourself for the physical changes when you quit.

The Nine New Categories of Binge Drinker

Research identified nine personality types of heavy drinkers, from stress-relievers to conformists, that can lead to binge drinking or alcoholism.

What Happens When You Quit Drinking?

Your body and mind go through major changes when you stop drinking, and here's what to expect in the first stages.