Categoria: Sober living

Over time, repeated alcohol exposure also alters a person’s brain chemistry. To counteract the sedating effects of alcohol, for example, the brain increases the activity of excitatory neurotransmitters, which speed up brain activity. But some people who drink face a risk of developing this chronic and progressive disease, which affects roughly 1 in every 8 […]

For instance, if you find yourself drinking to relieve feelings of anger, pain, frustration, or depression, you can turn those feelings over to a higher power. Doing so can help reduce the compulsion to drink and help you feel more capable of dealing with life’s challenges. If you’d like to talk to us about your […]

Whatever your boundaries are, it is important that you stick to them. American Addiction Centers (AAC) is committed to delivering original, truthful, accurate, unbiased, and medically current information. We strive to create content that is clear, concise, and easy to understand. Rebecca Strong is a Boston-based freelance writer covering health and wellness, fitness, food, lifestyle, […]

One glass of wine, maybe two—but now the whole bottle is gone, again. Wine always comes after dinner, even if dinner includes other drinks. If you’re the loved one of a functional alcoholic, you know what it feels like to worry as these patterns begin. John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE is board-certified in addiction […]

It is essential to note that sober living homes may have specific admission criteria, such as a commitment to sobriety, completion of a treatment program, or adherence to house rules. Outpatient programs in low income urban areas might find the Options Recovery Services model of SLHs helpful. Relative to the other housing programs, this model […]

People are expected to be responsible for themselves and their decisions but there’s also likely a home or resident manager who enforces the house rule. This ensures the house stays a safe environment and that everyone is supporting each other’s recovery process. It would also be helpful if the house were near your work or […]

This means that these drugs have an accepted medical use, but there is also a high risk of severe physical and psychological dependence stemming from the misuse of these drugs. It’s illegal to have a Schedule II controlled substance or to use it without a valid prescription. Cocaine is also a Schedule II drug in […]

Everyone has some tremor at times, but the movements are usually so small that they can’t be seen. With deep brain stimulation, small electrodes are placed in the area of your brain that controls movement. These electrodes block the nerve signals that cause tremors. When there’s a family history of essential tremor, sometimes it’s a […]

Out of them, 27,197 or 4.9% were high school students between 12 and 17 and college goers between 18 and 20 years. To prevent them from resuming drug addiction, and to find suitable jobs and social accommodation, a Halfway House allows them residence. Our website has the largest list of all halfway houses and rehabs […]

When considering treatment for an anxiety and alcohol use disorder, it is beneficial to look into facilities that offer treatment for co-occurring disorders. Alcohol.org is a subsidiary American Addiction Centers (AAC) which provides a network of facilities equipped to treat co-occurring disorders. AAC’s therapeutic staff will tailor your mental health and recovery treatment plans in […]