by Rose Ann Forte | Aug 19, 2026 | Articles
“Every drink kills brain cells.” Most of us have heard some version of that warning. It sounds frightening, feels believable after a foggy night of drinking, and has been repeated for so long that it is often treated as settled science. So, does alcohol kill brain...
by Rose Ann Forte | Aug 3, 2026 | Articles
The brain does not evaluate alcohol based on how many days you drink each week. It responds to what happens during each drinking episode. Imagine someone who avoids alcohol Monday through Thursday, works hard, pays their bills, exercises regularly, and appears to have...
by Rose Ann Forte | Jul 28, 2026 | Articles, Christian Recovery
For generations, people believed addiction was simply a matter of willpower. If someone continued drinking despite losing their health, relationships, career, or faith, the assumption was often that they simply did not want to stop badly enough. Others viewed...
by Rose Ann Forte | Jul 21, 2026 | Articles, Christian Recovery
Over the years, I have learned that many people are not just afraid of quitting alcohol. They are afraid of what they will lose if they do. They wonder if life will still be enjoyable, if they will fit in socially, or if they will spend the rest of their lives wishing...
by Rose Ann Forte | Jul 13, 2026 | Articles, Christian Recovery
If you have been searching for how to stop drinking without AA, you may be carrying around an unnecessary burden. Maybe you have wondered if something is wrong with you because Alcoholics Anonymous did not feel like the right fit. Maybe you have attended meetings but...
by Rose Ann Forte | Jul 9, 2026 | Articles
Most people who struggle with alcohol have believed some version of the same lie: If I really wanted to quit drinking, I should be able to do it. Maybe you have said it to yourself after another broken promise. Maybe you have wondered why other people seem able to...
