Drowning in Drink: Alcohol Use and Abuse in Divorce with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen on Divorce & Beyond #231

Since April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness month, Susan visits with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, The Divorce Doctor, about the risks, challenges and hardship that alcohol use disorder can wreak in the lives of individuals and families.  It's all about raising awareness, starting a conversation and letting you know you are not alone if you are struggling with substance abuse issues. Our favorite therapist, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen a/k/a The Divorce Doctor, returns to speak with Susan about Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholism and more in this deeply personal episode.  Both Dr. Elizabeth and Susan have family histories of alcohol abuse and each share their own experience and insights to help you get curious about the role alcohol plays in your life and what to consider if you find it is a relationship that needs examining.  For those struggling with a family member or friend who is numbing out or more with alcohol, Dr. Elizabeth shares some tips on the path to wellness for them and for you. We live in a society that glamorizes normalizes the use of alcohol for so many things - celebration, relaxation, de-stressing and more but when alcohol becomes a problem that same society shames and stigmatizes individuals.  It's time to shine the light, open the conversation, speak frankly and advance the dialogue so that we all can lead healthy lives - whether with alcohol or without! If you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol or someone you love is, here are some resources: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-awareness-month-learn-about-alcohol-use-disorder-and-ways-get-help Alcoholics Anonymous:  www.aa.org Al-Anon:  www.al-anon.org YOU ARE NOT ALONE! *********************************** More about Dr. Elizabeth Cohen:   Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website  drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles  @thedivorcedoctor - InstagramThe Divorce Doctor- Facebook Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program:  AFTERGLOW:  The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here:  https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/ GET HER BEST-SELLING BOOK   "The Light on the Other Side of Divorce on AMAZON!  You can also purchase the book on the "Beyond Reading" page of the divorceandbeyondpod.com website which has links to ALL of Susan's recommended reading!   Dr. Elizabeth's  PODCAST - The Divorce Doctor Podcast    Susan's episode shares her personal journey through divorce - be sure to listen!  https://drelizabethcohen.com/2021/03/12/susan-guthrie-what-happens-when-a-divorce-lawyer-gets-divorced/   ********************** ***************************************************************************** Dr. Elizabeth has been incredibly generous with her time and expertise for the listeners of Divorce & Beyond!  Check out all of her other episodes here: To Listen to Episode #135 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce" just click here:  Episode #135 (THE #1 EPISODE ON DIVORCE & BEYOND EVER!) To listen to Episode #141 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Perfect Storm: What You Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression, Divorce and COVID," just click here:  Episode #141 To listen to Episode 147 with Dr. Elizabeth, "TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Untold Cost For Men AND Women," just click here:  Episode #147 To listen to Episode #151 with Dr. Elizabeth, "How to Survive the Holidays" just click here:  Episode #151 To listen to Episode #161  with Dr. Elizabeth, "The End of Kim & Kanye: The Devastating Eff