Jennie Lannette, LCSW

One of the ironies of excessive drinking is that while it can look or feel chaotic, it’s often actually driven

Many people experience an identity crisis when they quit alcohol. This can be especially true for social drinkers. Those who

When your brain is hijacked by an addiction, you’re not typically functioning as your full self. Important values and relationships—even

When you’re in recovery from alcohol abuse, you may still be reeling from your past experiences. You may not fully

Have you ever stopped just to watch a sunset? Or stared for a few minutes at the ocean? Perhaps you

It’s normal to feel nervous about sharing your addiction struggles with a partner. Like many people, you may want to

Much of the process of quitting or cutting back on alcohol is about exactly that: How to reduce or stop

Shame can attach to the core of who we are. It is a common experience, but also a particularly painful

Do you use alcohol to cope with relationship problems? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that people with high

If you or a loved one has ever struggled with alcohol, you may be familiar with the idea of “drinking

Holidays bring up a lot of mixed feelings. Most of us just want to have fun, visit, and be accepted