If any of that sounds familiar, consider rethinking your relationship with alcohol. You don’t have to give up drinking entirely—there’s plenty of middle ground between alcohol abuse and abstinence. Once you find that middle ground, you can continue to enjoy your favorite drinks without jeopardizing your health, safety, or sense of well-being. But if you

Whether you’re in addiction recovery or not, you may recognize some negative thought patterns on this list of cognitive distortions. It’s common to experience these negative thoughts and assumptions while recovering from an addiction. Substance abuse can make a person feel self-conscious, guilty, and ashamed. While there are countless distortions, we’ll focus on those made