And I absolutely know you have everything it takes to live a full life without alcohol. Otherwise, you risk facing increasingly painful consequences as alcohol steals more and more of your life away from you. Believing in these myths can stop you from making the life-changing decision to stop drinking. What is the first step… Continue reading 9 Common Myths About Substance Addiction All You Need to Know
Category: Sober living
What Did We Learn from Our Study on Sober Living Houses and Where Do We Go from Here? PMC
Most of the rent for the Options SLHs was paid by General Assistance or Social Security Income, so a variety of low income residents could be accommodated. While the level of support is less intensive (and less expensive) than that offered in residential treatment, it is more intensive than the relative autonomy found in freestanding… Continue reading What Did We Learn from Our Study on Sober Living Houses and Where Do We Go from Here? PMC
Overcoming Addiction: Find an effective path toward recovery
Get the latest announcements on SAMHSA’s effort to address recovery support. Here I highlight important work being done at NIDA and other news related to the science of drug use and addiction. Breaking down goals into short-term and long-term objectives makes them more manageable. Short-term goals provide immediate motivation, while long-term goals offer a vision… Continue reading Overcoming Addiction: Find an effective path toward recovery
Diabetic ketoacidosis: Why does my breath smell like acetone?
Prolonged used of alcohol can result in cirrhosis, or permanent scarring of the liver. Cirrhosis of the liver can cause exhaustion, leg swelling, and nausea. If you believe you are experiencing HHS, contact a healthcare provider or go to the emergency room immediately. Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, is a complication of diabetes, especially type 1… Continue reading Diabetic ketoacidosis: Why does my breath smell like acetone?