Category: Sober living

  • Treatment and Recovery National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA

    Help prevent opioid misuse in your family and community by storing opioid medicines securely while you use them. In the U.S., find the closest Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations on a website the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) maintains. Or contact your local law enforcement agency or your trash and recycling service for information about local…

  • Health Topics: Alcohol Overdose National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

    A future direction for this field should therefore focus on development of high-quality studies that address these limitations, the authors say. Because we are letting organized crime manufacture drugs instead of regulated licensed industries that are required to follow health and safety standards. But despite the stigma, as well as a slew of harsh side…

  • How Alcohol Impacts the Risk of Blot Clots

    Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) symptoms include sudden, throbbing pain in the calf or thigh, sudden unexplained swelling in the leg, and skin around the painful area becoming discolored or warm to the touch. Additional symptoms can include chest pain, disorientation, and trouble breathing. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. If…

  • Relapse prevention for addictive behaviors PMC

    It stems from the belief that individuals who establish strict rules of abstinence may be more vulnerable to relapse when faced with a violation of those rules. AVE can be observed in various areas, including addictions, dietary restrictions, and impulse control. The Abstinence Violation Effect (AVE) is a psychological phenomenon that refers to a person’s…

  • Eyes and Alcohol: The Effects of Drinking

    People may also consider quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption to reduce the risk of negative effects on the eyes and other aspects of health. Long-term excessive drinking can lead to potential health issues, including problems with vision. Excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect the eyes, leading to rapid eye movement, double vision, and potential…

  • Alcohol and Anger: Symptoms and Management

    What this means is, we often use anger as a shield to protect us from feeling the vulnerability of other emotions, such as fear, rejection, frustration, pain, and humiliation. If you’ve ever been intoxicated or in close proximity to intoxicated people, you’ve likely witnessed first-hand how alcohol changes a person’s mood and behavior. Individuals can…

  • Survivors upset Phoenix police haven’t made arrests in deadly fight

    Chronic alcohol misuse has a negative effect on every system of the body. Something people might notice with ongoing, severe alcohol misuse is bruising from alcohol. So, why do alcoholism and bruising sometimes go hand-in-hand? Learn the answer, as well as how to get help with medication assisted treatment for alcohol use, below. To determine…