I’M SOBER NOW!! Why won’t my wife get off my back?!

It's important to approach this situation with empathy and effective communication rather than trying to silence or dismiss your wife's concerns. Do you REALLY want her to leave you alone or do you want to have a deeper connection? Afterall, she is still here trying to make a go of it after your active addiction and all that entailed.

12 Warning Signs and Resources for Follow Up.

Yes, addiction is widely recognized as a disease by major medical and psychological associations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Addiction is specifically classified as a substance use disorder (SUD) in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which is a widely accepted diagnostic manual for mental health disorders.

The decision to stop drinking alcohol is a personal one, and different individuals may face various challenges and reasons that make it difficult for them to stop. Here are a few factors that can contribute to why people find it challenging to stop drinking:

What are some of the biggest stressors you have in your day-to-day life? What if that stress you already feel also included accidents, violent situations, shootings, abuse, harm, and danger?

You told yourself it wouldn't happen to you. You wouldn't let that happen to you or your family. You're fully aware of the impact this had on the person and everyone affected.

Whether or not addiction runs in your family, you want to make sure you're doing everything you can as a parent to prevent your children from falling into a similar fate.

When you think of addiction, your mind probably first thinks of the person that is actually dependent on the substance. Several areas of their life can be affected by addiction, internally and externally. There are several physical and mental short-term and long-term effects on one's body and mind.