Category: Sober living

Others may need admission to a hospital or a residential treatment center. Instead, the counselor’s responsibility is to help patients recognize their problematic behaviors, guide them into recovery, and empower them to take action and change these behaviors. Although change is ultimately in the hands of the patient, counselors can adapt their style to help… Continue reading What Is a Substance Abuse Counselor?

As with the food you eat, the stomach and small intestine digest the alcoholic drinks you consume; most of this process occurs in the latter. The liver produces enzymes that break down alcohol so your body can absorb it. The more alcohol you drink daily, the more likely you are to have night sweats. Heavy… Continue reading Is it normal to sweat after drinking alcohol? Read 7 causes of it

The median yearly earning for those employed in residential substance abuse facilities was $42,900, while the median for those in government settings was $60,450. The goal is to help people gain greater self-awareness and an understanding of the community resources and treatments available to help them recover. Through education, people are often inspired to enter… Continue reading Recovery Research Institute

These activities can provide a healthy distraction and improve your mood. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is highly effective for addiction treatment, benefiting 75% of participants and being comparable to evidence-based methods like CBT. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found MI is up to 20% more effective than other treatments for alcohol use… Continue reading 10 Steps to Overcome Alcohol Addiction

Thus, this year, in particular, there may be more individuals struggling with alcohol and other drug consumption during the holiday season. Whether virtual or in-person, a community of support is vital for an individual in recovery. There are many types of 12-step groups that assist people with everything from heroin addiction to eating disorders to… Continue reading Why Are the Holidays So Hard for Those in Recovery?

Like they have stories from their parents or maybe aunties or uncles. They’ve lived through some stuff, and they want to make sure that they are, like, set up and moving through life in ways that they would be proud of. Also, with young people staying at home longer, we’re seeing research reporting changes in… Continue reading 6 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Stop Drinking

One study of 2,016 intoxicated drivers tested for substance use found that 5.6% used both alcohol and cocaine. When taken together, the substances produce cocaethylene (a byproduct of using both cocaine and alcohol) in the body, which plays a role in cocaine-related heart disease and overdoses. The resulting drug intoxication often occurs in patterns, such… Continue reading Improving Delivery of Healthcare Services for Polysubstance Use NIH HEAL Initiative

The Reach To Recovery program matches trained volunteers with those facing or living with a breast cancer diagnosis to provide personal, one-on-one support. Transportation may be provided by this Hope Lodge community or nearby treatment facilities. The Hope Lodge team will speak with you about specific options available at this location. The American Cancer Society… Continue reading Residential Program

Experts offer some suggestions on how to approach someone with your concerns and persuade them to get the help they need. If during the conversation, the person becomes violent or they make threats to harm themselves or others, the person with them is best calling 911. This means it may take several conversations before they… Continue reading Overcoming Alcohol Addiction

“This news was incredibly shocking, and I am devastated by his loss. He was a very gifted actor, and more importantly, an amazing friend,” Lo said. “My heart goes out to his friends and family who loved him so much.” At Muse Addiction Treatment Center in Los Angeles, we understand the many underlying issues surrounding… Continue reading How I’m A Celebrity’s Reverend Richard Coles found love again after husband’s tragic death