Sober Living Homes Transitional Living for Addicts in Recovery

Content Length of Stay in a Transitional Sober Living Home Benefits of a Halfway House Sober Facilities For Extended Stays Choosing Between Rehab, Sober Living, and Halfway Houses Sober living facilities are often thought of as a sober person’s pipeline to life in mainstream society. People do not typically enter sober...

How to Wean Off Alcohol, Safely and Effectively

Content Self-Care Alternative – Medically Monitored Detox About Alcohol Abuse Seek Advice Before Making a Decision About Alcohol Reduction Strategies About Our Medical Detox Facility in Washington Find A Detox Day 63 It should not be used to replace the suggestions of your personal physician or other health care professionals....

Disasters and Long-Term Recovery

Content What is long-term residential treatment? Here Are 5 Ways to Plan for Long Term Recovery Practice Healthy Living Substance Use and Treatment History Resources Long-Term Recovery Many people with a substance use disorder are not interested in the treatments that are currently available, and receive a limited benefit in...

From Asleep to Alive: Relearning to Live Without Alcohol

It may help to explore some alternative options for stress relief. Yet, plenty of evidence suggests, lifestyle adjustments, practicing good sleep hygiene, and seeking professional help can counteract this. For example, the liver, harmed by excessive alcohol, can start healing. Calories saved from alcohol can also contribute to weight loss...

Sober Living Homes and Halfway Houses How do they work?

Content How to Open a Sober Living Home in Kentucky Kentucky Sober Living Near Me Sober Living Events and Conferences Similarities Between Sober Living and Halfway Houses Sober Living Near Me in Kentucky What they may not realize is that it could be considered another form of special needs housing....

The Link Between Alcohol and Your Heart Rhythm

Content Authors’ conclusions More Alcohol Means More Risk Burke 2001 published data only Croissant 2011 published data only Howes 1986b published data only If you have high blood pressure, it means that either your systolic or diastolic number is elevated above normal levels. High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a...

How Long Does Rehab Last for Alcohol and Drug Addiction?

Content GUIDE TO FINDING TREATMENT Online Therapy: Is it Right for You? Cost of Drug Rehab in South Dakota Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Advancing Addiction Counseling and Care A full ninety days of inpatient treatment can be a life-saver for people with severe addictions or who...

Substance Abuse and Intimate Relationships

Women have been known to suffer from a decreased libido from alcohol use disorder also. There is evidence that a relationship can make it, but some that would argue that it most likely won’t. For the married population with one person being a heavy drinker, research shows this is 50%...