Treatment for drug and alcohol addiction can vary from person to person. However, the basics of treatment are usually quite similar. The specifics may be different, but most treatment plans follow a basic itinerary of admission and assessment followed by the treatment itself.

Trying to recognize alcohol abuse can be a bit more difficult than simply recognizing when someone is drunk. To recognize alcohol abuse, you have to recognize certain patterns that emerge when a person starts to consume alcohol on a regular basis.

There are a number of groups and organizations that are dedicated to advocating sober living and LGBTQ pride. While sober living and Pride are a relatively new combination, people are nonetheless making a point of recognizing LGBTQ members in recovery.