Category: Sober living

Content Common misconceptions about detoxing Food Consumption Breath Phone, Video, or Live-Chat Support Don’t Forget to Clean Your Liver Drink Green Tea A hair follicle ethylglucuronide (EtG) test will reveal alcohol use for up to 90 days after consumption. Alcohol will show up on a saliva alcohol test up to 24 hours after you have… Continue reading How Can You Flush Alcohol Out of Your System?

Alcohol — including wine, beer, and liquor — is the leading preventable cause of birth defects in the U.S. The symptoms of FASDs may resemble other medical conditions or problems. The CDC explains that it’s difficult to know the true prevalence of FASDs. They estimate that around 1 baby in every 1,000 born in the… Continue reading Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Eventually, I realized that I was wrong. You became the hardest relationship I have ever had to experience. You took almost everything away from me. Eventually, you took everything away from me. Discover effective strategies to manage ruminating thoughts with our comprehensive worksheet, designed for mental health improvement and cognitive clarity. We are unable to… Continue reading Writing A Goodbye Letter To Addiction

These hormones influence various functions, including growth, metabolism, and breathing. Their crucial work saves lives every day.Let Mayo Clinic researchers know they’re appreciated with a quick message. Effects of long-term alcohol use Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties. Alcohol use disorder develops when you drink so much that chemical changes… Continue reading Complications of alcoholism: The effects on the body’s systems

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity. Signed into law through the Social Security Act in 1965, Medicaid is a United States government program that offers health insurance to those with limited income. A simple coverage option for Americans without health insurance and disabilities.… Continue reading Greenleaf: Insurance, Specializations & Photos Valdosta, Georgia

And by working with their friends’ parents, you can share the responsibility of monitoring their behavior. Similarly, if your teen is spending too much time alone, that may be a red flag that they’re having trouble fitting in. It’s important to remain calm when confronting your teen, and only do so when everyone is sober.… Continue reading Health Topics: Underage Drinking National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

For my 5pm drinks ice cubes are a must, as being sober around drinkers is sliced lemon. I also travel with my own tea bags so I can make sure I have my favourite hot drinks in the mornings and evenings. I  don’t judge any of my family for drinking, I get what the appeal is. That… Continue reading Choosing a Sober Lifestyle as a Couple: Where to Start

While I’ve done my best to present the content as authentically as I can, I may have made edits for clarity or grammar. This audio blog is a deep dive into my life as a middle-to-back-of-the-pack runner who discovered a renewed sense of self. Through running, I found sobriety, purpose, and a sense of identity… Continue reading 8 Of the Best Sobriety Podcasts to Listen to in Recovery

CBT combined with another evidence-based treatment such as Motivational Interviewing, Contingency Management, or pharmacotherapy is also efficacious compared to minimal and usual care control conditions, but no form of CBT consistently demonstrates efficacy compared to other empirically-supported modalities. CBT and integrative forms of CBT have potential for flexible application such cognitive behavioral therapy as use… Continue reading Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT for Addiction & Substance Abuse

With real examples and expert research, we’ll highlight strategies that you can adapt to your own journey towards recovery. One of the most common factors of their guilty feelings is knowing the pain and destruction that their family experienced during the time the individual was active in their drug or alcohol abuse. The individuals would… Continue reading How to Overcome Shame and Guilt in Recovery AAC