Why Does Alcohol Give You a Rash? Flushing, Hives, and When It Is a Warning Sign
Most people expect alcohol to affect how they feel. They do not expect it to affect their skin. Yet for some people, drinking leads to redness across the face, itchy bumps, warm patches on the chest, or hives that appear within minutes. Others notice broken blood vessels, worsening rosacea, or yellowing skin after years of […]
When Hope Turns Into “Maybe Tomorrow” Again
If you’re the parent of a young adult who has started using substances again, you may be carrying a kind of worry that is difficult to explain to anyone who hasn’t lived it. You check your phone more often. You replay conversations in your head. You wonder whether you’re overreacting or not reacting enough. And […]
How to Discuss Alcohol Rehab with my Spouse
Living with a spouse who is struggling with alcohol can be extremely challenging. On one hand, you love them and want to help them, but on the other hand, their behavior can be difficult or disruptive. It is important to acknowledge that there are many factors involved and that there is no one way to […]