Sober Living

It’s also critical to understand their experiences with substance abuse. Some people drink alcohol because it’s exciting and makes them feel alive. They actively seek to get drunk to chase a thrilling sensation and are likely to be adolescent or young adult males with extroverted, aggressive or impulsive personalities. People who drink for enhancement often engage in adolescent binge drinking and …

Even in their darkest moments, they’re still your hero. You know it’s not really “them” — it’s the alcohol, and you’re hopeful the horrors will all end soon. That hopeful ending is what keeps you going, even when the process is confusing and distracting and sad. This again stems from experiencing rejection, blame, neglect, or abuse, and a core feeling of being unlovable and flawed. However, there …