Category: Sober living

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will also keep you in a routine and make you less likely to stray into negative habits. There are plenty of times when you may get stressed out at work or feel like you’re competing with others. Taking over responsibilities at home and losing a job or a loved one can…

For more information about alcohol’s effects on the body, please visit the Interactive Body feature on NIAAA’s College Drinking Prevention website. We’ll be able to tell you if your insurance provider is in network with an American Addiction Centers treatment facility. A combination of medications, behavioral therapy and support can help you or a loved one recover. Mutual-support groups…

Because females, on average, weigh less than males and, pound for pound, have less water in their bodies, they tend to reach higher peak BAC levels than males with each drink and do so more quickly. This helps explain why being female appears to be a risk factor for having blackouts. There are two types…

Halfway houses are often reserved for those who have completed a residential treatment program and require additional support and supervision as they transition back into the community. Residents Sober House in halfway houses may be subject to more stringent rules, including mandatory curfews and drug testing. Sober living is an option after the intensive treatment…

But a history of addiction can be an impediment to getting a job. A lack of positive references and having a criminal record typically pose challenges. Too, there may be long gaps in a resume that are hard to explain away. Insufficient experience or skill deficits are other common hurdles. • Connection—being in touch with…

It is important that people seek help if they suspect that they are becoming dependent on alcohol. As with other addictions, alcohol dependency can negatively affect a person’s life. Withdrawal syndrome can be dangerous, particularly if a person experiences severe hallucinations or seizures. I’m going to tell you how alcohol affects your body, how to…

They say it’s not something that consciously happens, and it really was out of my control. But with help from a lot of caring people, I’m taking control of my life again. As much as it hurts to walk away from you, I’ll always try to remember the good times of my life and put…