woman with book reflecting on past alcoholism

We all get started from uniquely different backgrounds, experiences, and traumas. Coping mechanisms and defenses develop from an early age to protect us and allow for our survival.

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Man walking dog on beach thinking about inspirational quotes for recovering alcoholics

Sometimes, a little inspiration can help keep us on track. The inspiration can come from a friend or loved one. Sometimes it can come from a list of quotes for recovering alcoholics.

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Naltrexone prevents alcohol and drug abuse by lowering drug cravings and the impulse to use opioids and alcohol. This is how it aids those in recovery in maintaining long-term abstinence or controlled use of alcohol. But is naltrexone a controlled substance?

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there is a myriad of other health benefits we can enjoy when we reduce our alcohol intake over time—some more obvious and others more subtle.

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woman holding stomach from alcohol bloating

Does alcohol make you bloated, for example? Bloating is one of the more uncomfortable effects of drinking liquor. Over time, you may even develop the dreaded “beer belly.” Understanding what causes your bloating when you drink is one of the first ways to get it under control.

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