How to Get Sober and Stay Sober
You may establish daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and/or long-term goals. Unfortunately, people with substance abuse disorders commonly have low self-esteem issues. So it’s essential that you factor that reality into your recovery and have yourself a plan to change that poor self-image you’ve created in your mind. As humans, we’re all naturally inclined to view […]
Maverick House Sober Living in Glendale, Arizona Review
Your contribution will help in transforming the health and well-being of families throughout Arizona. Stapley Health Center Your counselor will work with you to identify best treatment and support options to work toward successful recovery goals. We help you emerge whole from your drug use so that you can begin to connect with yourself and […]
What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?
These days, many of us ask this question with alcohol and COVID-19 in mind. We know our immune system fights to keep us healthy, but we don’t ordinarily question how it works. The immune system is comprised of a variety of different cell types and proteins designed to recognize and/or react against foreign material (germs). […]
Definition matters: assessment of tolerance to the effects of alcohol in a prospective cohort study of emerging adults
However, tolerance is generally endorsed at a much higher rate than most other AUD criteria 23. Indeed, an AUD criterion that is endorsed by upward of 40% of a non‐clinical sample is not likely to be a sensitive or specific assessment of AUD. As such, tolerance definitions that are more rare in this age group […]
The Most Important Things You Can Do To Help an Alcoholic
Above all, take care of yourself and don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you need it. On one hand, recovery is possible, and many people with alcoholism are able to achieve sobriety and live healthy, fulfilling lives. On the other hand, not everyone with alcoholism is able to change, and it’s important to […]
The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep: Why It’s Not a Good Idea to Rely on Alcohol as a Sleep Aid
Therefore, HRV measurements enabled the researchers to assess the quality of the participants’ restful state. The scientists examined the participants’ first 3 hours of sleep after drinking alcohol. In 2012–2013, 70.9% of the original cohort who were still alive (age range 61–81 years), participated in phase 11. Then, as withdrawal from the drug or alcohol […]