Category: Sober living

These results show that sober living environments can help with not just addiction but also other related issues and health factors. This article examines how structured sober living environments affect people during recovery. We will explore the science that shows their effectiveness and highlight their mental and social benefits. We will also discuss the importance…

For the first time in memory, he could sleep without fear that someone would roust him at night and steal his few belongings, including his medications. Sober homes support various abstinence-based pathways to recovery, and each residence focuses on one or more particular pathway. All MASH sober homes meet national standards based on the National…

Many of these drugs can lead to adverse side effects, such as vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, and changes in heart rhythm. Qualitatively, a K-hole trip is much more “shadowy” than salvia. In fact, most users report the hallucinations caused by ketamine to be pleasant. When you take a high dose of ketamine, it induces a dissociative…

For many people, transitioning to a life without constant support from doctors and nurses is difficult. Transitional living facilities exist to help people in recovery from addiction maintain sobriety and find meaning in life. The costs of avoiding treatment far outweigh the costs of rehab. Low-cost or state-sponsored treatment facilities are effective, but they often…

For one, it gets you intoxicated faster and makes day-after misery a lot more likely. Plus, hangovers tend to be more severe after drinking on an empty stomach. Still, 24 hours can feel like an eternity when you’re dealing with a mishmash of physical and mental symptoms. And depending on various factors, some symptoms can…

Additionally, the NIAAA notes that people who start drinking before age 15 are more than three times as likely to develop AUD as an adult than people who waited until age 21 to start drinking. Screening youth for alcohol use and AUD is very important and may prevent problems down the road. Screening by a…