Month: July 2022

If you are observing warning signs of functional alcoholism and see it getting worse, it may be time to ask for help. The HSE guidelines recommend that men should consume no more than 17 standard drin...

It is extremely important to us that you receive the highest quality medical care from our qualified staff during your stay. Family First Intervention recognizes how powerful the dynamic of a family s...

The deceptive nature of high-functioning alcoholism lies in the individual’s ability to deny the existence of a problem. The gradual increase in tolerance and dependence makes it challenging to recogn...

Taking efforts to repair any rifts or deficiencies in the area of communication will go a long way to helping your spouse be receptive to treatment. It’s easier said than done, considering that they a...

This can help you gauge when your husband needs help or intervention. High-functioning alcoholism presents a unique challenge in identification due to its often subtle signs. This condition blends the...

Suppose you are not seeing much progress after trying to address the situation independently. In that case, it may be time to consider bringing a professional into the conversation to help facilitate ...

A “functioning” alcoholic refers to a person that can actively still function in everyday life while still excessively drinking. This includes managing to go to work, supporting a family, having relat...

Professional detox may help manage the withdrawal symptoms that can occur when someone experiencing alcoholism quits drinking suddenly. This can happen in an inpatient setting when the patient lives i...

For over 20 years Dr. Umhau was a senior clinical investigator at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Alcohol can affect a pers...