BREAKING FREE FROM ALCOHOL

Freedom From Psychological Slavery We each have our own unique reasons for wanting to end our relationship with alcohol. When we take an honest inventory, we can see how alcohol has drained our health, our relationships, our productivity, and our dreams. Yet, what...

STAYING ALCOHOL-FREE DURING HOLIDAY EVENTS

Choosing to be alcohol-free during the holidays can be a daunting thought, especially if this is your first time taking that challenge. Festive gatherings often revolve around drinks, with alcohol spirits freely flowing in everyone else’s glass. Being around family...

IS WILLPOWER ENOUGH?

Is willpower and making promises to yourself enough to change your drinking habit? My suspicion is that your answer to that question is found in a series of broken promises. For many drinkers, the answer is a resounding “no” that is repeated and includes failed quit...

IS ALCOHOL A DRUG?  BARTENDER OR DRUG DEALER!

Imagine I invited you over for a local networking party, which included a gathering of people who worked at the town library, the local school, community businesses, and many entrepreneurs.   As often happens at these events, I offer you a glass of wine, or maybe...

DOES ALCOHOLISM CAUSE ANXIETY

Although this article addresses the connection between alcoholism and anxiety, it is important to note that at The Plans He Has For Me (“TPHHFM “) we prefer to use the term Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), as “alcoholism” tends to elicit a negative stigma that can prevent...