Sober living

Why do people, who have been sober for years, behave inappropriately with alarming regularity? Recently, I was asked this question in group therapy (the exact words have been edited as they were not fit to print). The person who posed the question felt she had been misled. Similar Posts Before you can begin your recovery […]

Vitamin C and zinc also contribute to immune system recovery and detoxification. According to a study by Myrick & Anton, titled “Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal,” published in Alcohol Health & Research World (1998), benzodiazepines reduce withdrawal severity and seizure risk by up to 90%. Ways to treat alcohol withdrawal include medical detox, partial hospitalization programs,

Setting up specific drinking goals is the next step after deciding to change. Your plans should be as definite, rational, and open as possible. Due to obsessive alcohol use despite the adverse effects on the body, brain, and overall health, AUD is considered a chronic illness. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines

The key is to focus on the quality of interactions and shared experiences, rather than the presence or absence of substances. When substance use stops, the brain must relearn how to function without the artificial stimulation it once relied on. This rewiring process involves creating new synaptic connections and strengthening existing ones. What to Pack