by Rob Cline | Jan 16, 2025 | Addiction, Alcoholism
A recent article in The New York Times by Roni Caryn Rabin opened with some blunt news about alcohol: “Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on...
by Rob Cline | Sep 10, 2024 | Addiction, Alcoholism
Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Extroverts are the kind of folks who love to get together with others, who love to talk at length about just about anything, and who never met a stranger they didn’t think they could turn into a friend. Introverts, on the other...
by Rob Cline | Sep 11, 2023 | Alcoholism
Sometimes our minds get to racing, and we can’t seem to slow them down. We have regrets about the past. We have anxiety about the future. Our brains seem extremely skilled at reminding us of our biggest failures or embarrassments and equally skilled at dreaming up all...
by Rob Cline | Feb 6, 2022 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Recovery
Set Your Sights Higher Than Rock Bottom People are pretty good at rationalizing reasons to keep doing something—even if that something is bad for them. Sometimes, the “something” in question is fairly minor. You might talk yourself into having a fourth piece of pizza,...
by Rob Cline | Aug 18, 2021 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Use Disorder
Alcohol is undoubtedly a central component of American culture. Whether you are the kind of person who enjoys a fine wine, a fancy cocktail, or a can of beer, there are plenty of opportunities to partake of alcohol. In fact, given the high level of advertising for...