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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 are often the primary cause of the communication breakdown, to begin with. If you notice that your sp...Read More

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 diagnostic criteria of alcohol use disorders with the daily functioning of individuals, making it d...Read More

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 meaningful dialogue. Many couples will seek the help of a therapist or couples counselor to help pro...Read More

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 relationships all while heavily drinking almost everyday. Discovering that your partner is struggling wit...Read More

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 in a medical treatment center. Alternatively, it may be in an outpatient treatment program where the ...Read More

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 person’s judgment making an addict’s behavior unpredictable. When functional alcoholic husband you commu...Read More

These calls are offered at no cost to you and with no obligation to enter into treatment. We have strict sourcing guidelines and only link to reputable media sites, academic research institutions and, whenever possible, medically peer reviewed studies. Individuals that do not have a drinking problem...Read More

This approach helps women maintain their sobriety and independence and confidence as they re-enter society. Women who drink excessively or for long periods can experience brain damage sooner than men who drink comparatively. Alcohol hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver are two conditions women devel...Read More