Accidental Alcoholism: Gray Area Drinking
This Living to 100 Club Podcast focuses on the status of excessive alcohol use in middle-aged and older adults and the recent factors contributing to over-drinking. It is a conversation about “accidental alcoholism.” It includes recommended solutions to reduce over-drinking. Our guest is Adrienne Tichy, the Co-Owner of The Lodge at Delray Beach and Creator of Recovery Comes Home. These programs are for those undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for their substance abuse. We describe how the Covid pandemic contributed to an increase in the use of alcohol and other drugs. Mainly, these contributing factors include the increased anxiety and stress, ease of access (e.g., alcohol now deliverable to homes), and isolation/boredom while at home.
Is escape the primary driver or are there other contributors? Importantly, what steps do we take when we see alcohol becoming a problem in our life? And what about the life of a family member or friend? What are effective coping skills and where can we turn for help? Join us as we learn why accidental alcoholism can affect anyone and why it is not “victimless.” And we learn the importance of awareness.
Mini Bio
Adrienne Tichy is a Recovery Advocate, certified Life Coach, Co-Owner of The Lodge at Delay Beach. In addition, she is the creator of an innovative signature yearlong program called Recovery Comes Home. A force to be reckoned with, Adrienne is a 4x ICU survivor with a physical redemption story to tell. Since getting thrown into this profession 14 years ago by marriage, Adrienne has worked tirelessly to mend the huge chasm that happens when family relationships are strained by substance use or abuse. Her greatest strength is her own experience with a progressive and potentially fatal illness. Starting from common ground, Adrienne seeks to break the silence, stigma and isolation by providing a recovery program for both the client and their family members.
For Our Listeners
- Adrienne’s Website: The Lodge at Delray Beach