Charles Cloud
I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and have lived my entire life in southern Arizona. I have earned a Masters of Science in Addiction Counseling degree from Grand Canyon University.
Can Alcoholics Drink?
Can Alcoholics Drink?
It has been the common opinion of 12-step support groups for alcoholics that alcoholics must observe strict abstinence from alcohol. The position...
What Are The 12 Steps?
What Are The 12 Steps?
As is the case with most addictions, alcohol abuse is more than just a physical problem. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)...
What Recovering Addicts Say
What Recovering Addicts Say
Many people who are recovering from Alcohol Abuse Disorder (AUD) suggest that people who don’t know what it’s like to be...
Addicted To Alcohol Symptoms
Alcohol Addiction Symptoms
What does it mean to be addicted to alcohol? One of the most common signs of addiction is that getting the drug...
Alcohol-Induced Dementia
Alcohol Induced Dementia
In an episode of the TV series Criminal Minds, the wife of one of the profilers has been murdered by a serial...
Can Alcoholics Be Good Parents (While Still Drinking)?
Effects of Alcoholic Parents
Most people have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), but Adult Children of Alcoholics Anonymous (AcoAA) is much less well-known. This group...
How Does Alcohol Affect the Heart?
Alcohol's Effects on the Heart
Several years ago, doctors began to suggest that a glass of red wine in the evening can benefit your heart....
Does Alcohol Lead to Gun Violence?
Alcohol And Guns
Not long ago, a young man in Canada chased his mother around her home with a gun. When she fell down,...
Binge Drinking In College
College Binge Drinking and Alcoholism
Many people see drinking as a kind of normal part of college life. Most young adults who go to college...
Must Read
Swinging From The Chandeliers: Alcoholism & Shame
Swinging From The Chandeliers: Alcoholism & Shame
Alcoholism is a complex disorder that only recently we have begun to understand. Researchers are still discovering and...
How Your Drinking Affects Others
Your Drinking Affects Others In More Ways Than You Realize
Drinking is a popular pastime for many. People enjoy drinking because of the effects that...
Grief, Alcohol Abuse, And The Holidays
Loss, Grief & The Holiday Season
It is commonly known among funeral directors that the number of deaths increases after the holiday season. One reason...
How To Stop Drinking Alcohol
Ending Alcohol Addiction Once and For All
Alcohol is widespread throughout our society. While many people enjoy having a drink or two on occasion, others...
5 Things NOT To Say To An Alcoholic
What NOT To Say To An Alcoholic
When it comes to helping someone through an addiction to drugs or alcohol, oftentimes people find themselves thinking...
