Category: Sober living
Mental Health Issues: Alcohol Use Disorder and Common Co-occurring Conditions National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
Thus, the following sections on assessment focus on the most common and empirically-supported measures relevant to diagnostics, treatment planning, and treatment monitoring for comorbid PTSD and SUDs. In research and practice, several notable gaps exist in addressing co-occurring PTSD and AUD in military and veteran populations. First, although military service appears to increase risk for…
Read MoreCo-Occurring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder in U S. Military and Veteran Populations Alcohol Research: Current Reviews
In one case study of an OEF/OIF veteran, researchers examined the effectiveness of concurrent treatment of PTSD and SUD using prolonged exposure (COPE) therapy.45 COPE involves 12, 90-minute sessions that integrate relapse prevention with prolonged exposure therapy. The veteran who received the therapy reported reduced alcohol use throughout treatment, scored in the nonclinical range for…
Read MoreDoes Drinking Speed up Aging?
The older you get, the longer alcohol stays in your system. People who drink may notice that they’re “feeling no pain” sooner as they get older. That’s mainly because our bodies gain fat and lose muscle in our senior years and it takes longer for us to break down alcohol and get it out of…
Read MoreAlcohol and Aging: Does Drinking Make You Look Older?
We can create a bespoke treatment plan to suit your needs. When exposed to the sun, the skin develops fine lines and wrinkles. Wearing sunscreen of at least 30 SPF will keep your skin looking fresh and youthful. Studies show that cocaine speeds up the loss of gray matter in the brain. Normally, this loss…
Read Morewhisky and hypertension
If you have high blood pressure, avoid alcohol or drink alcohol only in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. Scientists are unsure why, but several studies link moderate alcohol consumption to improved immunity of diseases and improved responses…
Read MoreOne trait has huge impact on whether alcohol makes you aggressive
Anger management and alcohol treatment programs must recognize and educate participants about the relationships between alcohol and anger. It’s equally important that psychotherapists highlight this interaction both with clients who consume alcohol and those in relationships with them. Additionally, this information should also be taught in schools to expand their understanding and hopefully reduce the…
Read MoreThis Is How Every Type of Alcohol Affects Your Mood, According to Science : ScienceAlert
Furthermore, an angry drunk may not feel like consequences matter, making it seem like a good idea from their perspective to create or partake in a dangerous situation. Many people may naturally become angry or upset when consuming alcohol, but it’s not necessarily their fault. Sometimes, people with alcohol use disorders have an unhealthy relationship with…
Read MoreSuccess Stories
In college, and throughout my 20s, I only ever consumed two or three drinks at a time; I could take it or leave it. I didn’t consider my drinking to be problematic, although I suspect a doctor may tell you differently. The same year—2016—I was driving home from a date with my wife one night…
Read MoreDave’s story: “Being sober has opened up a whole new world for me I feel very blessed, and very
I was free to drink and use the way I wanted to. It made me feel powerful, like I was unstoppable. My alcoholism had progressed to the point in which I couldn’t get drunk anymore. The solution I had found to deal with life had failed me. I had a miscarriage, I was so out…
Read MoreBoston Sober Homes
Each guest can expect a clean bed, sufficient clothing storage, HDTV w/ cable and free wifi in every room inside a clean, well maintained home cared for by the guests who stay there! Our homes are smoke free but there are plenty of designated outdoor smoking areas. Transitional housing is temporary housing for the working…
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