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...
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Quit Drinking: How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
5 Ways To Keep Your New Year's Resolution to #GetCleanFor2018
You've made a New Year's Resolution. You are going to quit drinking once and for...
Alcohol and Xanax: What Users Say
The Relationship Between Alcohol and Xanax
Alcohol and Xanax are considered “downers,” with alcohol in its own drug classification, and Xanax classified as a benzodiazepine....
Is Advertising To Blame For Your Drinking Problem?
Is Advertising To Blame For Your Drinking Problem?
There is a lot of glamorized drinking shown on TV shows and in movies, which can entice...
Effects of Alcoholic Parents on Children
The Danger That Alcoholic Parents Pose To Their Children
Alcoholics often function under the false belief that others are not negatively impacted by their drinking....
How Can You Detox From Alcohol At Home?
9 Tips to Detoxing from Alcohol at Home
You may be wondering how can you detox from alcohol? The truth is, it's both simpler and...
