Malnutrition is another serious concern, as alcohol can replace essential nutrients in the diet and interfere with their absorption, storage, and metabolism. The immune system also suffers, with both acute and chronic heavy use of alcohol impairing the body’s defense against infections and slowing recovery from tissue injuries. Individuals with end-stage alcoholism must seek immediate […]
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We provide high-quality services to a much underserved and often overlooked population. Our substance abuse disorder treatment services are focused on relapse prevention and long term recovery, allowing individuals to restore their self-worth and live a sober life. Sobriety House, Inc. is a licensed facility as well as accredited by CARF. A study published in the […]
Thinking of addiction as genetic begins with understanding that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disorder. “In many ways, it’s no different than having a family history with heart disease or diabetes,” says Dr. Anand. They found that adopted children had a higher risk of drug addiction if their biological parents were addicted. Experts also […]
When you’ve worked this hard to get into rehab, through detox and onto recovery, you don’t want triggers to have so much control over your future. That’s why many therapists and counselors recommend facing your triggers. You may also respond to certain people or events in ways that don’t seem normal. It is known that […]
Recovery happens one day at a time; a gift pays tribute to this. What you choose as a sobriety gift depends on the person you are celebrating. Still, it could be a personalized memento with their sobriety date or something related to their hobbies, or something in their life they gained sobriety gifts in recovery. […]
There are many reasons to stop drinking, and damage to vision—whether short- or long-term—is one of them. Whether you consider yourself a “social drinker” or have struggled with alcohol misuse or addiction, consuming any amount of alcohol consistently over time can have negative physical and psychological consequences. Among its short-term effects are blurred vision and […]
The report does not indicate how Darnell would have ingested the alcohol or whether it could have come from cough syrup or other medication. The autopsy report also revealed that Darnell choked on the contents of his stomach and that his body had begun to show signs of decomposition. The medical examiner’s report found skull […]
The most important consideration is finding a treatment that’s best suited to you and your individual needs and also takes into account your specific mental health or other medical concerns so you can start the path to recovery. All alcoholic patients presenting with acute illness should be offered contact with addiction services prior to or […]
Some people experience allergy-like reactions to sulfites. Some types of sulfites might also trigger an asthmatic attack if you have asthma. 50 Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities for Recovery If you have this variant, it causes your body to produce less active ALDH2. This prevents your body from digesting alcohol properly. Drinking alcohol can also […]
Content Alcoholics Resource Center When Alcohol Becomes More Important Than Your Relationship Signs Drinking is Ruining Your Relationship National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Trust Issues Even if you believe your partner is more important than any substance, your actions will likely prove otherwise if you have alcohol use disorder. Heavy drinking affects […]