Addictions

Codependency in a Relationship with a Person Addicted to Alcohol

Alcoholism in Women: An Addiction That Can Remain Hidden for a Long Time

Chronic Alcohol Use / When a Problem Becomes an Addiction

The First Warning Signs of Problematic Drinking

The Beginning: Where Does Addiction Begin?

We are beginning a series of articles devoted to alcohol and alcohol addiction. We will not look at alcohol only as a "social drink," but also as a psychoactive substance capable of profoundly affecting the human brain, behavior, health, and relationships.

Love is one of the most powerful human experiences. It can bring a sense of safety, closeness, joy, and meaning to life. Yet it does not always remain a healthy source of support. For some people, a romantic relationship can gradually become the only way to cope with emotions, loneliness, or low self-worth. At that point, it is no longer...

Throughout human history, addiction has usually been associated with substances or activities that provide an immediate reward—alcohol, drugs, gambling, or nicotine. Today, however, we are facing a phenomenon that is far less visible.

For many people, summer symbolizes freedom, rest, and new experiences. Music festivals, concerts, city celebrations, and nighttime events create an atmosphere filled with emotion, energy, and the feeling that, for a moment, there are no limits. This is precisely what makes these events so appealing to young people.

For most children and adolescents, summer holidays symbolize freedom, rest, and escape from everyday school responsibilities. They represent a period when early morning alarms, homework, grades, and regular routines disappear, replaced by a sense of unlimited time and possibility.