Category: Sober living

If you tend to drink too much whenever there is any alcohol in the house, get rid of it altogether,  the NIAAA recommends. Food can absorb the alcohol in beverages, so eating before or even while you drink can dampen the effect and may make you want to drink less, says Crews. You might reach…

You will work with your counselors to identify available treatment options. You can enroll with our residential treatment services at our Olive Health Center.Enrollment includes a screening & assessment that helps determine your need. Our medical providers will conduct a physical as well as a drug test, COVID-19 test, and a blood draw if medication-assisted…

Hollie Baron, the airport’s operations manager, said the event is important to make central Virginians aware of the resources a county airport can provide. The open house allowed visitors to see and learn more about the aircraft and machinery from local first responders. If you’re coming to EBNHC for a visit or need to reach…

Each resident is assigned a case manager.This individual helps you to navigate what otherwise might be an overwhelming amount of information, needs, and agency coordination. There is a private bedroom available to individuals with special medical issues or needs. Our meals are approved by a nutritionist and are prepared on site three times daily. Individuals…

This study examined how alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) differed from those without PTSD in terms of demography, drinking patterns and C-reactive protein, inflammatory cytokines, tryptophan metabolism parameters, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). One of the three studies clearly found that sertraline was more effective in decreasing PTSD symptoms than…

Content The Power of Storytelling in Recovery Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp Don’t be afraid to set boundaries: Best Books on Sobriety I felt more connected and engaged with others, reducing my stress levels and allowing me to appreciate the bigger picture. The benefits of quitting alcohol extended to my physical appearance as…

Data sources include Micromedex (updated 3 Mar 2024), Cerner Multum™ (updated 17 Mar 2024), ASHP (updated 20 Mar 2024) and others. Avoid grapefruit products and drinking alcohol or taking illegal or recreational drugs while taking oxycodone. In 2010, nearly 36,000 people visited emergency departments for an emergency involving oxycodone abuse, according to an analysis by…

SAMHSA reports from 2016, though, show that as many as one in three of all patients admitted for addiction treatment from 2004 through 2014 were admitted via compulsory court-ordered programs. These patients typically have no more interest in seeking addiction treatment than someone involuntarily committed by family. In spite of this, the same data shows…

The risk of tapering too slowly is that you won’t stick with it, while the risk of tapering too fast is severe withdrawal. If you experience dangerous signs such as high blood pressure, racing heart, or arrhythmias, slow your taper and seek assistance. You’ll need to stick with gradual reduction every day and not revert…