Alcohol and Mental Health

  1. Will I get in trouble for drinking or using at school?

  2. Why do I get paranoid or see things that aren’t there when I use?

  3. Why can’t I stop using drugs or alcohol?

  4. Why can’t I stop drinking after three beers?

  5. What happens if telling someone about my addiction goes wrong?

  6. What does healthy drinking look like?

  7. Should I get into a relationship in early recovery?

  8. People don’t want me to be sober

  9. My friends drink as much as I do. Are they alcoholics too?

  10. My children don’t trust me anymore because of my drinking or using

  11. My brain feels like it’s screaming at me!

  12. Is it safe to stop drinking by myself?

  13. Is it okay to drink with my parents or family?

  14. Is it normal to black out when drinking?

  15. If my parents are alcoholics, am I going to be an alcoholic?

  16. If I drink a lot, does that make me an alcoholic?

  17. I’ve started drinking or using at work

  18. I’m afraid no one will help me with my sobriety

  19. I’m addicted to more than one substance. What do I do?

  20. I need to use to feel better

  21. I feel alone and want to use or drink

  22. I drink because I’m anxious

  23. I don’t want to stop using or drinking, but how do I cut back?

  24. I don’t want to quit drinking or using

  25. I don’t know how to get better or sober

  26. I don’t know how to be around drinking people sober

  27. I blame myself for my loved one’s addiction

  28. How do I tell my parents their drinking or using makes me feel unsafe?

  29. How do I take care of myself with an addiction?

  30. How do I find a drug/alcohol counselor?

  31. How do I cope with loss while in recovery?

  32. How do I cope with Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?

  33. How can I stop drinking?

  34. How can I manage my emotions without drugs or alcohol?

  35. How can I identify triggers that make me want to use?

  36. Helpful vs. Harmful Ways to Manage Emotions

  37. Filling the Void

  38. Everything around me makes me want to use

  39. Do I still need to attend meetings if I’ve been in recovery for a while?

  40. Do I need to break up with my friends who use when I’m sober?

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