Sober living

The liver is responsible for metabolizing or processing ethanol, the main component of alcohol. Over time, the liver of a person who drinks heavily can become damaged and cause alcoholic liver disease. Drinking too much alcohol is not the only way to develop liver disease—in fact, many people who are diagnosed with liver disease don’t […]

Overcoming fears in any situation is difficult, but when it involves a life change, it can be especially challenging. Face your fears of recovery, and talk about them with your loved ones. Then be prepared to work hard and to have setbacks. You will be ready to start your new, sober life. Seven Common Fears

Like a “standard drink,” “moderate drinking” can have several definitions. In common parlance, a moderate drinker is someone who does not drink to the point of drunkenness unless on special occasions. It is a nebulous concept that people often use to distinguish between a heavy drinker—someone who may frequently drink to the point of drunkenness—and

Follow us on social media for your daily dose of solutions to drug and alcohol addiction. Decide ahead of time what you will and won’t put yourself through and have a “Holiday Escape Plan” in place for when it’s time to go. Make sure to have your own transportation or a dependable person in your

In animal experiments, this process is reflected by the fact that the animal will work harder to obtain alcohol on a progressive-ratio schedule. In a cyclical pattern, these gradually increasing alcohol doses produce even more tolerance to the hedonic effects of alcohol. Moreover, the clearance of alcohol from the body of an individual with high