Driving while under the influence of alcohol not only endangers your life, but also those of others on the road. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that each person reacts differently to alcohol. Alcohol consumption impairs judgment, reaction time, vision, coordination, and concentration – all crucial for safe driving. Driving under the influence can […]
Sober living
Alcohol’s effect on the body
Alcohol doesn’t kill brain cells, but it does have both short- and long-term effects on your brain, even in moderate amounts. Going out for happy hour a few nights a month likely won’t cause any long-term damage. But if you find yourself drinking heavily or binge drinking often, consider reaching out for help. Experts believe […]
Alcohol and Anger: Symptoms and Management
If drinking causes a blackout, you may not even remember being aggressive unless someone reminds you about it. By perpetuating such behavior, people can end up damaging meaningful relationships — yet another effect of alcohol-based aggression. Becoming angry or irritable when you drink is a relatively common experience — an often-cited body of research by […]
Stages of Change in the Addiction Recovery Process
In the preparation stage, an alcoholic has confronted their addiction and is now ready to make meaningful plans to seek treatment in the near future. The alcoholic may begin to tell friends and family about their plans to change, although they are still drinking. Those in the contemplation stage of recovery have begun to recognize […]
Overdose and Homelessness Why We Need to Talk About Housing Health Disparities
Along with medical and mental health treatments, the following are steps you can take to help overcome substance use disorder. Another one of the most important ways to support recovery is to understand that multiple relapses over a number of years are typically part of the process. They are not occasion for blame or despair […]
Celebrities Who Do Drugs: 30 Famous Actors Who Battled Addiction
He instead looks at it as part of his health journey and a battle that you can overcome with professional help. Following an overdose in 2018, Lovato has been working on their recovery, stating that inpatient addiction treatment and meditation have been a massive help with her sobriety. “These are pictures from huge moments in life where […]
Abstinence Is Not the Only Option
Here we provide a brief review of existing models of nonabstinence psychosocial treatment, with the goal of summarizing the state of the literature and identifying notable gaps and directions for future research. Previous reviews have described nonabstinence pharmacological approaches (e.g., Connery, 2015; Palpacuer et al., 2018), which are outside the scope of the current review. […]
How to Wean Off Alcohol Safely and Effectively
If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol or other drugs, call us now to speak with a Recovery Advocate. Weaning off alcohol is a hard process, but it is something that you should be immensely proud of. That’s why it’s important to remember that relapse is not failure. Make sure your support […]