Category: Sober living

One psychological factor that contributes to sugar cravings in alcoholics is emotional eating and the use of food as a coping mechanism. Alcoholics may turn to sugary foods as a way to deal with stress, anxiety, or other emotional challenges. The pleasure-inducing properties of sugar can temporarily alleviate negative emotions and provide a sense of […]

A large portion of the immune system is housed in the gastrointestinal tract and the GI tract is alcohol’s first point of contact after consumption. Alcohol directly impacts the lining of the GI tract and the damage that is done from frequent alcohol consumption can lead to leaky gut which triggers inflammation throughout the body. […]

Sober living houses are available to individuals who have completed an addiction treatment program.2 Each sober living homes will vary in terms of its house rules and regulations. Sober living houses are often recommended for folks finishing up a drug rehabilitation program.Leaving the structure of a treatment program can be jarring, sometimes triggering a relapse. […]

The analysis may be flawed, but its simplicity and accessibility have won over many policy circles. The individual scores account for a host of variables, including mortality, dependence, drug-related family adversities, environmental damage, and effect on crime. Sian Ferguson is a freelance health and cannabis writer based in Cape Town, South Africa. She’s passionate about […]

Researchers find that taking incremental steps to change behavior often motivates people to eventually choose abstinence. Nevertheless, many treatment programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous, require a commitment to complete abstinence as a condition of admission. Intrinsic motivation, which stems from personal desires and a desire for positive change, is crucial in addiction recovery. This type of […]

Usually for a substantial fee, career transition services help executive and higher-up employees define career goals and help with job searches. Many treatment programs have partnerships with area businesses to hire those in recovery. And one measure of a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program is the help it offers to enrollees to identify their interests […]

If you have developed a mild case of an alcohol use disorder, dealing with it can be easier the sooner you get help. Mostly, these cases are temporary and don’t cause life-long problems. However, severe alcohol use disorders can be problematic for your whole life. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) These signs […]

The question many of these professionals have been asking for the last few decades has been, “Are there different types of alcoholics? ”This article provides some of the historical attempts about the classification of alcoholics and explains the five different types of alcoholics as they are currently understood. People tend to think of alcohol abuse […]

That is also a different ball of wax entirely, one that we have written about here. Then we make space for other people to hurt and heal—not just now, but into the foreseeable future. If we are honest and sincere about our amends, then we will not repeat those mistakes, and we will not rush […]

If you adopted a child or are providing foster care, you may not know if the biological mother drank alcohol while pregnant. International adoption from some countries may have a higher rate of alcohol use by pregnant mothers. If you have concerns about your child’s learning or behavior, talk with your child’s healthcare professional to […]