Categoría: Sober living

The advantage of going to a detox center is that medical assistance is readily available. A detox center will place you in comfortable surroundings where you can be assured of help in case of emergencies. Addiction or substance use disorder occurs when individuals are largely unable to function without the drug. Standard Outpatient Programs Medical… Seguí leyendo Addiction vs Dependence: Key Differences Explained

He is amazing in everything he says and does. His inspirational sobriety quotes are some of the recovery community’s favorites. Sometimes I write short inspirational sobriety quotes on notecards. So that I can hang them around the house to encourage me. Many have shared their experiences of despair, self-destruction, resilience, and recovery to inspire others… Seguí leyendo 40 Amazing Inspirational and Positive Sobriety Quotes

They however noted that about half of the obese participants gained weight, with the largest weight gain being 1.8 kg [48]. In a randomized crossover study, Cordain et al. [49] found that drinking two glasses of red wine (270 mL) with dinner daily for six weeks did not lead to changes in weight or body… Seguí leyendo The Truth About Alcohol And Weight Gain

This effect decreases the gag reflex, which can make you choke on your own vomit while passed out or sleeping, causing potentially fatal consequences. Alcohol poisoning also can occur when adults or children accidentally or intentionally drink household products that contain alcohol. Although these are all different approaches to treatment, a combination may best promote… Seguí leyendo Alcohol Poisoning Signs, Symptoms & What to Do If Someone Has Alcohol Poisoning

AUD refers to what is colloquially known as alcoholism, which is a term that the DSM-5 no longer uses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), moderate drinking is typically defined as two drinks or fewer for men per day, or one drink or less for women. Cognitive-behavioral why is alcohol addicting… Seguí leyendo Residential addiction treatment for adolescents is scarce and expensive National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA