Category: Sober living

Increasing rates of drug addiction have contributed to recent decreases in U.S. life expectancy. Opioid use disorder is a chronic and treatable mental health condition that involves a problematic pattern of opioid misuse. Effective treatment is possible and typically involves medication and cognitive and behavioral therapy. It’s important to seek help as soon as possible…

“I had absolutely no value for myself and this self-destructive path, it very quickly brought me to a real crisis point and it wasn’t clear at the time the reason. Maybe it was divine intervention.” The Weight Watchers spokeswoman doesn’t let their points system get in the way of having a daily glass of wine —…

A common drug addiction recovery technique is the use of group facilitation. Research has shown that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) can help each other in recovery. In a substance abuse group, members can discuss their triggers along with coping skills they have found useful. The more you learn about triggers and how to…

The method’s simple but smart ideology has you taking joy in the pain of quitting as evidence of the death of your Beast. Keep in mind that self-help strategies are helpful tools, but you may need additional help to remain sober long-term. Addiction treatment can be beneficial in helping you learn coping skills, gather insight…

Since our team helped hundreds of clients with their Michigan driver’s license restoration hearings, we know how vital Michigan driver’s license appeal reference letters are as evidence. These letters can make or break your hearing, so they must be written compellingly and persuasively. We will share some tips for writing a solid reference letter for…

Allergy tests for alcohol are usually negative, but are sometimes positive to breakdown products of ethanol such as acetaldehyde or acetic acid. The human body constantly produces small amounts of alcohol, so it is unknown why some people have allergic reactions when they consume alcohol. The best way to manage a beer sensitivity or allergy…

Your liver can only metabolize and process so much alcohol in an hour’s time. Therefore, if you drink to excess (usually more than four drinks in a two-hour time span) or drink heavily on a daily basis, alcohol can start to damage the intestinal lining. Conversely, beverages with lower alcohol contents can increase gastric emptying…