Category: Sober living
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Substance use disorder: Signs, causes, and treatment
Hallucinogenics, or psychedelics, are a group of drugs that alter someone’s perception of their thoughts and feelings as well as what’s around them. Maintaining sobriety after treatment for substance use is no small undertaking. It’s a lifelong journey involving continually learning how to apply new coping skills to everyday life. Outpatient treatment is a less […]
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Alcohol and allergies: Does it make them worse?
If you’re allergic to a specific grain, beer won’t be your only problem. You’ll also experience symptoms when you eat other food products containing that allergen. The many ingredients in beer make an allergy to one of the specific ingredients more likely. The good news is that alcohol intolerance isn’t too much of a concern. […]
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Matthew Gray Gubler Thinks This Is A Really Bad Interview
Content Most read entertainment stories How one member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony survived a series of traumatic youth experiences After 56 years, 100 million in album sales and 21 top 10 singles, Chicago band are still rolling Sober Living Houses vs. Rehab Centers and Halfway Houses Music You’re in! There’s an episode of SpongeBob where Gary started […]
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Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs
Content Effects of Substance Misuse in Adolescents Substance Use Helpline What is substance abuse/chemical dependence? Long-Term Consequences How to Talk to Teens About Drugs and Substance Use Risk factors based on family surroundings Other Topics in Patient Care & Health Info Footer Social Substances that teens may use include those that are legal for adults, […]
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New York Substance Abuse Programs Halfway House
Additionally, Essential Purpose homes often offer educational and vocational opportunities, as well as life skills training, to help residents become self-sufficient and successful in their personal and professional lives. Overall, Essential Purpose provides a comprehensive program for rebuilding one’s life and creating a solid foundation for long-term sobriety. Residents are often required to take drug […]
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Naltrexone: A Medication for Treating Alcoholism
Content You cannot medicate your way out of addiction. This is only a summary of the most important information about VIVITROL. How Does Vivitrol Work? Will I gain weight while I’m taking Vivitrol? However, if you’ve recently taken an opioid medication and then start Vivitrol treatment, you can have sudden opioid withdrawal symptoms. In such […]
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A Guide to Sober Living: What it is, Why, and How
Content A Guide to Sober Living: What it is, Why, and How What is Sober Living? Recovery Coaching How to Pick the Right Sober House The Importance of Having a Strong Support System in a Young Adult Sober Living Facility The resident is responsible and accountable for all decisions made in the self-sufficiency phase. Most […]
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Physical Signs of Alcoholism
In older adults, especially, too much alcohol can lead to balance problems and falls, which can result in hip or arm fractures and other injuries. Older people have thinner bones than younger people, so their bones break more easily. Studies show that the rate of various types of fractures in older adults increases with heavy […]
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Alcohol and Insomnia: Everything Your Need to Know
We dive deep into reasons you think you can’t sleep without alcohol here and how to stop alcohol insomnia here. Sleep debt can cause daytime sleepiness the next day, but also for many days to come if you don’t catch up on sleep. For an expert’s take, we spoke to Rise Science sleep advisor and […]
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How to Stay Sober: 10 Tips Aftercare
Content Exercise How to Stay Sober It Takes Time to Sober Up Create a New Kind of Fun Myth: Throw up to sober up Use your time to spread the good word of clear-headedness to others. Plus, community service can be a valuable recovery tool. It also creates a sense of community and adds a […]