Posted: July 25, 2023
When we think of alcoholism, we might imagine someone who’s often hungover, day-drinking, driving while intoxicated, and causing problems at work or in their relationships. While these behaviors can be signs of problematic alcohol use, they don’t tell the whole story. The actual diagnosis of…
Posted: April 7, 2023
Hello from our team at Authentic Connections Counseling! If you’re reading this article, you may be searching for information about alcoholism and looking for support in the South Denver area or around the world. We understand that dealing with alcoholism can be a challenging and overwhelming…
Posted: February 17, 2023
According to the (National Survey of Drug Use and Health) NSDUH 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017. Addiction is a disease that affects many Americans but because of the shame associated with it many people don’t know how…
Posted: November 28, 2022
Navigating the parties, gatherings, and dinners this time of year can be taxing for anyone, but when there are substance use concerns it can be overwhelmingly difficult. Not only do many holiday gatherings include festive drinks, they also bring feelings of isolation and grief for…
Posted: February 28, 2022
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot…
Posted: July 26, 2019
A great many alcoholics are also suffering from major depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this…