My Cool Blogs

Angie and Lenny have been married for seven years. They wanted to have some fun and excitement before they made up their minds to have a family and so they consciously created an exceptionally vigorous social life.

The major problem, it needs to be highlighted, is that virtually everything they do for excitement has something to do with drinking. For instance, all of the family get-togethers, dinner engagements, parties with friends, happy hours, and sporting events they frequent somehow include drinking.

If they were moderate or responsible drinkers this wouldn't be a big problem. Because they drink quite heavily, nevertheless, they are starting to notice some clearly identifiable alcohol-related issues in their lives.

For example, Lenny recently received a second DUI and has been shirking responsibilities at work due to alcohol-related health problems. In addition, Lenny's last two performance reviews at the office have been less than average and he has started to fail to remember what he does or says when he drinks. Finally, Lenny has been experiencing sleep-related problems and his family is starting to exhibit apprehension about his drinking circumstances.

Similarly, Angie has been feeling depressed with life and to cope with these feelings, she has been drinking more often than any time in the past year. Not only this, but Angie has been experiencing more than a few throbbing migraine headaches and suffering from terrible hangovers due to her drinking. Finally, Angie has been feeling notably less energetic in the morning, she has been getting to work late at least once per week, and she has been getting some unhelpful criticism from her friends, family members, coworkers, and relatives about her abusive drinking.

One Friday evening while watching TV, Angie and Lenny flipped through the channels and discovered a documentary about alcohol facts and alcoholism facts in general and about the signs of alcoholism in particular. This TV special was a real eye opener to Lenny and Angie because more than a few of the alcohol facts that were gone over looked like they were unswervingly associated with numerous drinking problems Angie and Lenny had been experiencing.

With thoughts of the TV special still fresh in her mind, Angie asked Lenny if some of the alcohol addiction signs they have been exhibiting could mean that they are alcoholic or maybe becoming alcoholic. Lenny didn't know the answer to Angie's question and so he suggested that they schedule an appointment with one of the therapists at the nearby alcohol abuse treatment center to find out more about the severity of their drinking situation.

Ironically, even though their drinking situation hadn't yet changed, it was apparent that Lenny and Angie were at least addressing their drinking problems, they were ready to find out more about their drinking situation, and they were concerned about how they could significantly cut back on or eliminate the drinking-related problems that had started to emerge.

When Angie and Lenny went to bed that night, they decided that the next afternoon, Lenny would call and schedule an appointment for both of them at the alcohol rehabilitation center located in the middle of town. After they promised one another that they would do whatever it takes to defeat the drinking problems that had cropped up in their lives, they in point of fact had the best night's sleep they could recollect in the last seven weeks.

An Impatient High School Student Exhibits Quite A Few Alcohol-Related Issues, Gets Removed From School, And Has To See The School Psychologist
A troubled high school student learns that eventually he must take responsibility for himself in order to avoid unhealthy, damaging, dangerous, and destructive consequences down the road.

A Woman Exhibits Symptoms Of Alcoholism And Depression And Schedules An Appointment To See Her Doctor
A woman exhibits signs of alcohol abuse and depression and gets motivated about making an appointment to see her doctor about her excessive and abusive drinking and for a psychological evaluation.

The Important Features In A Successful Alcoholism Intervention And A Wonderful Reason For Joy And Happiness
The key components in a successful alcohol intervention, the importance of alcohol treatment for the alcohol abuser, and a reason for joy and celebration.

The Alcohol Related Deaths And Alcohol Related Problems That Are Interlinked With Abusive And Excessive Drinking And What Can Be Done About Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism In The United States
Why Would Anyone Want to Drink in an Excessive Manner? There's lots of room for optimism and hope if people can start drinking in moderation and those who engage in repeated and continuous drinking can become motivated to get the alcohol rehab they require.

A High School Student Drinks Excessively With His Pals, Experiences An Alcohol Overdose, And Discovers That Paying Attention In Class Can Change Your Life
A ninth grader drinks excessively with His pals, suffers from an alcohol overdose, and learns that listening in class can make a difference.

A Young Woman Triumphs Over Her Depression, Gets Alcohol Rehab For Her Excessive And Hazardous Drinking, And Augments Her Self Esteem
A young woman hits rock bottom, faces her depression, gets alcohol treatment for her abusive drinking, and increases her self esteem that in turn leads to major life changes.

A Young Male Requires Therapy For His Extreme Depression, Relationship Problems, And For His Drug Addiction And Alcoholism
More positive relationships, positive change, self respect, and a wonderful life are possibilities for a young man if he can only get the treatment he needs for his severe depression, relationship problems, and for his drug and alcohol addiction.

An Evening Out With School Buddies At A Local College Disco Leads To Abusive And Hazardous Drinking And Alcohol Poisoning
A night out with school pals at a local pub leads to excessive and abusive drinking, alcohol poisoning, and then a sense of thanksgiving and increased self esteem.