by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Sober living
Heavy drinkers experience markedly different responses to alcohol than do LD. For LD, an intoxicating dose of alcohol produces tired and sluggish feelings and activates release of the stress hormone cortisol. In contrast, HD showed a variety of drinking trajectories...
by admin | May 31, 2024 | Sober living
But if you think you’re having a medical emergency, you should call 911 or your local emergency number. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about the potential side effects of Adderall. They can also suggest ways to help reduce side effects. If you’re an adult...
by admin | Jan 22, 2024 | Sober living
Abstaining from drinking alcohol is the first step in treating ALD. A team of healthcare providers, which may include psychologists or addiction specialists, can help if you find it challenging to stop drinking. Liver disease is just one of the consequences of...
by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Sober living
What many people don’t realize is that alcohol produces a toxic effect on the body. As it breaks down, a by-product called acetaldehyde is produced. “The liver gets rid of [acetaldehyde] pretty fast, but it is toxic and it damages the liver over...
by admin | May 4, 2023 | Sober living
If a female consumes more than seven drinks in a week, or a male drinks more than 14 alcoholic drinks in a week, their drinking habits are placing them at risk for developing an alcohol addiction. Comorbidity between mental health disorders, substance abuse, and...
by admin | Mar 20, 2023 | Sober living
They can help rewire the brain in a variety of ways to put the person back in the driver’s seat. Sessions may be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or at other intervals as deemed appropriate. Regular sessions provide ongoing support, allow for continuous monitoring of...