Alcohol Addiction

Addiction mutual help groups (AA, NA, CA, OA etc) are a valuable space for recovering people to meet, learn and grow together. The bond between recovering addicts and alcoholics is one that can be substituted by no other. Sharing experiences and growing together with people who understand is priceless. When in active addiction our self-talk…

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Boundary setting with high functioning alcoholics (HFAs) can be particularly complex due to their influential positions and success in their industries. As leaders and role models, HFAs may have developed a strong network of support, which can inadvertently contribute to enabling behaviours. Colleagues and subordinates may be hesitant to confront HFAs about their alcohol abuse…

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