a woman leans on a ledge while outside and looks afar thinking about if she is showing signs of being a functional alcoholic

Am I a Functional Alcoholic?

Alcohol addiction is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting millions worldwide. Unfortunately, many individuals with addictions do not recognize the severity of their condition and often downplay addiction. Although functioning alcoholics can maintain their personal and professional relationships while regularly consuming alcohol, it is essential to understand that they might be struggling with alcohol…

a group of people sit together in a circle in therapy and discuss the stages of alcohol recovery

Stages of Alcohol Recovery: The 5 Stages of Change

Recovery from alcohol addiction is a process that unfolds in stages. The Stages of Change, also called the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), explains how a person’s readiness to change develops over time. Recognizing these stages of recovery can help people identify where they are in the process and what steps may help them move forward. The…