Category: Sober living

One perspective sees them as “quasi-ritualized therapeutic sessions run by and for, alcoholics”.[59] There are a variety of meeting types some of which are listed below. At some point during the meeting a basket is passed around for voluntary donations. AA’s 7th tradition requires that groups be self-supporting, “declining outside contributions”.[14] Weekly meetings are listed […]

Even when he was in recovery, we didn’t talk about it. All of my peers were still at college partying while I was embarking on a spiritual journey. It was the most difficult and most brave thing I have ever done. “My therapist introduced me to my first sponsor who sent me to my first […]

Perreault K, Bauman A, Johnson N, Britton A, Rangul V, Stamatakis E. Does physical activity moderate the association between alcohol drinking and all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular diseases mortality? Sunnyside uses a psychology-based approach to help you drink more mindfully, no matter what your goal is. You’ll get a 100% custom plan, then daily texts to […]

There is insufficient research evidence to recommend that a particular published approach or set of actions is essential to produce a successful intervention. Some aspects of the guidance may not be relevant to some interventions or contexts, and not all developers are fortunate enough to have a large amount of resource available to them, so […]

Your doctor can usually diagnose essential tremor based on your explanation of the tremor and an examination. It is important for your doctor to make sure that there are no other conditions present that are causing tremor. In some cases, this may mean that you need to have some tests to rule out other conditions. […]

Topiramate has not received FDA approval for use in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Nevertheless, the 2015 United States Department of Veterans Affairs Practice Guideline recommended the drug for off-label use to treat moderate to severe cases of alcohol dependency. Researchers do not currently know exactly how topiramate works in alcohol use disorder cases. […]

Sobriety in this context is an active, ongoing commitment to a set of behaviors and actions that support overall health and prevent relapse, making it an integral part of the recovery journey. Although addiction tends to cut people off from longtime friends, social support is a significant predictor of recovery. They may know something about […]

Then, the first few weeks of sobriety are when relapse risk is highest. Detox can occur in a hospital setting or as the first part of inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation. Some studies find that this structure, along with a start date for sobriety and milestones, is important to some people in recovery. Think Fun He […]

Relapse rates for substance use addictions are around 40% to 60%. Setbacks don’t erase progress, though, and they don’t mean you’ve “failed” to stay sober. Peer support is a big part of LifeRing recovery programs, as individuals share advice with other members, and offer support and encouragement in recovery. One 2020 study found potential benefits […]

Do you know why JUUL pods and other e-cigarettes come in fruity flavors? I’m here to help answer any questions you have about vaping. A good entry point to a conversation is to use an example from everyday life, like a billboard, advertisement, or news report on TV. You can explain that you’re learning about […]