Mental Illness Awareness Week – What it is & Why it’s Needed
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 01 October 2019It was 1990 when the US Congress declared the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week or
California’s Addiction Treatment Data
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 27 August 2019As a Social Service Professional including a Master of Social Work and an International Credentialed Addiction Professional spanning three decades,
Sober September: Another Chance to Reboot
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 27 August 2019There’s a decent chance you’ve heard of Dry January. It’s a seasoned trend that involves not drinking a single drop
Everything You Should Know about Sober Bars and Their Benefits
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 29 July 2019Social drinking has become a big part of our culture. With frequent weekend outings that are perfect for unwinding and
Destructive Decisions caused by Alcohol Abuse
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 05 May 2019Alcohol can have a very strong impact on an individual’s life. Making smart choices are beneficial to everyone; however, these
How Does Society View Drinking?
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 04 May 2019In today’s day and age, millions upon millions of people enjoy drinking alcohol for one reason or the next. Some
Alcohol Awareness Month
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 30 April 2019“Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow” is the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence’s motto for this year. The
In which countries is alcohol illegal?
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 05 February 2019Alcohol use has been used as a social past time for thousands of years throughout the world. While most are
Dry January
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 18 January 2019Thousands of Americans will quit drinking this year for “Dry January,” an annual monthlong commitment to sobriety and all its
Why American Women Drink More
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 18 April 2018In the 1800s, it wasn’t considered socially acceptable for a woman to drink like a man. It wasn’t “ladylike,” so