Nicole Brown
Trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. Proponent of IFS, EFT, and eclectic therapy methods. I enjoy helping others succeed at reclaiming their self esteem & confidence. My mind is highly creative and I love to create beauty in the world.
Alcohol Spending Statistics
How Much Money Do Alcoholics Actually Spend On Alcohol?
Many people who drink alcoholic beverages will indulge in one a day. Just this one beverage...
Social Anxiety Drinking: Does Alcohol Cause More Stress?
Alcohol's Power In Social Interactions
Social anxiety can be a very debilitating condition for some people. Some individuals turn to alcohol to find relief from...
6 Reasons Why Finance Professionals Drink So Much
The Drinking Habits of Finance Professionals
There are quite a few professions that drink more than others, and there have been studies that claim that...
20 Fun & Romantic Alcohol-Free Date Ideas
Sober & In Love? Romantic Alcohol-Free Date Ideas
Thinking up an awesome date for Valentine’s Day can be quite stressful, especially since most people are...
Staying Virgin for Valentine’s Day (Alcohol-Free Mocktails)
Mocktails for a Sexy, Sober Valentine's Day!
It's Valentine's Day and I like being a virgin….virgin cocktail drinker that is! With Valentine’s Day just around...
Create a Safer Drinking Culture in 8 Steps
Can There Ever Be A Safe Drinking Culture?
With the prevalence of drinking in America, an individual might wonder if there could ever be a...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome In Babies: How It Happens
Drinking During Pregnancy & Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Being pregnant can be a wonderful and joyous occasion. There are many new things to experience, prepare for,...
What To Do When Detox Isn’t Enough
Detox Is Not Enough
Getting sober after alcohol addiction is a great accomplishment! However, being newly sober or continuing an alcohol-free lifestyle can be very...
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...
Drinking To Cope With Sexual Assault
Drinking & Substance Abuse as Coping Mechanisms to Sexual Assault
After sexual assault, rape, or any unwanted sexual encounter, an individual can experience a myriad...
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Dry Drunk Behavior
Dry Drunk Behavior
Do you know someone that still acts like an alcoholic, but without drinking anymore? The term for such people is “Dry Alcoholics"...
Alcoholic Narcissists Can Make Life Miserable
Damaging Effects of Living with an Alcoholic Narcissist
Which came first, your loved one's alcoholism, or narcissistic personality disorder...
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...
So You’re Thinking Of Holding An Alcohol Intervention? 5 Things to...
Alcohol Intervention: 5 Things To Know First
Alcohol interventions are not like those on TV. In real...
Mental Effects of Alcohol
How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Behavior
Quite a lot of people enjoy having a drink without experiencing any problems, however, heavy drinking over long...
