Sober living

In some states, you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to get Narcan. Most health insurance plans offer full or partial coverage for substance abuse treatment. Under some insurance plans, treatment costs can be drastically reduced. After an inpatient or outpatient program, aftercare programs can offer additional recovery support services, such as job assistance, housing assistance, …

Heroin Addiction: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Outlook Leggi altro »

People with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia should not take diphenhydramine because it can make symptoms of dementia worse. In fact, nutrition has a significant impact on quality of sleep and daytime alertness. Eating too little protein can impact sleep quality, and eating too much can result in difficulty staying asleep. Many people …

Drug and Alcohol Related Sleep Disorders Leggi altro »

Whether you’re recreating the smoky complexity of whiskey, the herbal freshness of gin, or the vibrant zest of tequila, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination. When you craft your own zero-proof spirits, you’re not limited by what’s on the shelf. You can experiment with flavor profiles, adjust sweetness, and even create unique blends …

Healthline Editor’s Picks of the Best Non-Alcoholic Beverages Leggi altro »

A hangover is the experience of unpleasant symptoms after drinking alcohol. Others may drink heavily and not experience a hangover at all. Drinking heavily can put you at risk of short-term injury or illness. The negative side effects of alcohol can also accumulate, harming your health over your lifetime. If you drink more than 12 …

Drinking too much alcohol can harm your health Learn the facts Leggi altro »

From graduating cum laude from law school despite her excessive drinking to languishing in dive bars, King presents a clear-eyed look at her past and what brought her out of the haze of addiction. The acclaimed author of Prozac Nation goes from depression to addiction with this equally devastating personal account. Wurtzel reveals how drugs …

Will We Ever Understand Addiction? The New York Times Leggi altro »

So far, there’s no consensus on the medical definition of recovery in alcohol treatment literature. If you’re ready to make a positive change, here’s what you may want to know about the recovery process. Crystal Raypole has previously worked as a writer and editor for GoodTherapy. Tips if your goal is an unmedicated childbirth – …

Alcohol Recovery: Recovering from Alcoholism Leggi altro »

There is no set of symptoms that all people with brain fog experience. They may find conversations hard to follow, or they may not be able to pay attention to presentations. Alcohol brain fog is just as common, and it can be devastating for the recovery process. If you think you or someone you know …

Alcohol Brain Fog: How to Heal Your Brain Leggi altro »

Plan to stay in touch with your sponsor, fellow RCA alumni, and others in your circle. It’s always a good idea to let those in your support network know you will be traveling and may need some extra support. Not only does this make it easier for you to pick up the phone when in …

Vacation in Sobriety: Steps to Stay Safe and Have Fun Leggi altro »