Sober living

But alcohol tolerance is more complicated than just being “a lightweight” or not. In fact, alcohol intolerance is a metabolic disorder that doesn’t have anything to do with how many drinks you can down before your beer goggles switch on. The process starts with an enzyme in your liver, called […]

While this might not seem connected to end-stage alcoholism initially, depression can lead to suicidal thoughts, especially as it worsens. These thoughts can eventually cause someone to take action, leading to a successful suicide attempt. If you have thoughts about harming yourself, this is not normal, and you should talk […]

Halfway houses typically offer a higher level of supervision compared to other transitional living options. Residents must adhere to strict schedules, including curfews and mandatory attendance at meetings, which helps maintain a structured lifestyle. In an inpatient rehab program, you will discover that many people are traveling down the same […]

Celebrate your 100th day of sobriety by treating yourself to something nice, spending time with loved ones, and planning something special for a sober anniversary in the future. Reflect on your progress and consider doing something you’ve always wanted to do to reward yourself for your hard work. Joint activities […]

It makes so much sense when we look back at our behaviors—the threat of relationships ending, poor health, work-life, bad decisions, legal trouble, etc. We’re powerless when our mind is obsessing, so it’s nearly impossible to make the right decision. Step 3 is no longer a particular prayer, or a […]

A key point in Miller’s theory is that motivation for change is “action-specific”; he argues that no one is “unmotivated,” but that people are motivated to specific actions or goals (Miller, 2006). The neurobiological basis of mindfulness in substance use and craving have also been described in recent literature40. Motivational […]

Between 1985 and 2013, state expenditures on corrections increased from $6.7 billion to $51.9 billion. Incarceration has also led to seriously overcrowded prisons and jails leading to legal action in a number of states. For example, in 2006, California had the largest state prison system in the U.S. with over […]

I know that your group has done many animal studies, as you pointed out, and one of the postulated theories was the effect on the GABA neurotransmission pathway. Basically, we need to wait for results in the next years to come from randomized clinical trials to better unfold the question […]

Acute alcohol administration resulted in expected, dose-related alterations in subjective, psychomotor, cognitive, and physiological effects. These effects typically were greater after the higher dose, and the time course follows the known effects of alcohol (Brasser et al., 2004; Holdstock et al., 2000). Subjective measures of alcohol intoxication were greatest at […]

Alcohol use disorder includes a level of drinking that’s sometimes called alcoholism. Successful recovery from heroin addiction involves a thorough approach that includes detox, rehabilitation, and ongoing aftercare to support sustained sobriety and a healthier life. The part of the brain that controls co-ordination and balance, the cerebellum, can deteriorate […]