Post by Michael Plahn

In this economy, every cent counts.   Have you stopped to think about what your alcohol, smoking or drug habit cost you in terms of money going out the door?   Forget about the time spent seeking a buzz or recovering from a hangover, let’s talk cash.

Take a look at what you’re spending on alcohol each month.   Use this nifty Alcohol-Spending Calculator to find out.

What did you discover about your spending habits?   Is there anything else you’d rather be doing with that money each month?   Let us know, post your comments here.

Post by Michael Plahn

Here are some simple questions to ask yourself if you are curious whether you have a problem with alcohol:

• Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad?
• Does your drinking ever make you late for work?
• Does your drinking worry your family?
• Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won’t?
• Do you ever forget what you did while drinking?
• Do you get headaches or have a hangover after drinking?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may indeed have a problem with alcohol.   No matter what, you are not alone.   Please take the first step toward addressing your problem with alcohol and ask for help.