ALCOHOL ADDICTION

Julie in Addiction
March 24, 2020

A Day In the Life of An Alcoholic

A Day In the Life of An Alcoholic The day after Saint Patrick’s Day in 2010 is a day I will never forget because it was one of the worst days of my life. I woke up in a jail cell still half-drunk, covered in bruises, my hair a mess and facing felony charges of assaulting a police officer.

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Julie in Addiction
December 11, 2019

The End of the Road of Alcoholism

I’ve seen what the future can hold if I ever chose to start drinking again, and I don’t like it. Alcoholism leads to a life of pain, a life of regret, and an ending that most people would never knowingly choose.

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Julie in Addiction
October 4, 2019

When Drinking Stops Being Fun

Every person who has suffered from alcoholism or has had a drinking problem started out drinking like anybody else. It began as a way to have fun, relax and forget about the stresses of life for a while. Maybe it started out with a glass of wine and a nice meal or a way to get to know new people.

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Julie in Sobriety
September 13, 2019

Being a Sober Mom in “Wine Mom Culture”

Let’s face it—sobriety isn’t always easy. Although it is extremely rewarding, if we are being completely honest, sometimes it can be hard. On the same note, being a parent isn’t always easy either, and although it is also extremely rewarding, sometimes being a mom can be really hard too.

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Julie in Drug Education
June 4, 2019

Alcohol-Related Deaths in The United States Are More Common Than Opioid-Related Deaths

It’s almost hard to believe that in the United States more people die from an alcohol-related death each year than from an opioid-related death.

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Julie in Drug Information
November 11, 2018

Recent Study Finds a Link Between Alcohol and Suicide in Colorado

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), long-term mental health risks of excessive alcohol use include anxiety and depression.

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Julie in Addiction
November 5, 2018

“Mommy Wine Culture” is Encouraging Alcoholism in Women

I don’t know about the rest of you, but recently I’ve seen an explosion on social media of memes that depict mom’s drinking wine in order to cope with their children.

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Julie in Narconon Success
April 18, 2017

How Narconon Colorado Saved Our Son From Alcohol Addiction

Narconon Graduate Mike and his fiancée Sara Part of being a parent is wanting what is best for your child and wanting to them be happy. That being said seeing your loved one, particularly your child struggle with an addiction is a rather difficult thing to see.

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Julie in Addiction
March 16, 2017

Breaking Up With Alcohol, My Best Friend & Worst Enemy

Breaking up with alcohol was by far one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. Because I loved alcohol and the thought of living without it not only terrified me but in a sick and twisted way it sort of broke my heart.

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