Those living in a sober living house are serious about their recovery. The goal is to transition to an independent lifestyle – free of substance abuse and addiction. In general, sober living homes are privately owned homes for people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Houses are usually located in quiet, peaceful neighborhoods, where members […]
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Each member has one vote and majority rule applies except that 80% of the members must agree in accepting new persons for membership. While research on AA has been limited by the role of anonymity in recovery, the willingness of the Oxford Houses to open their doors to academic research gives us an opportunity to […]
Phillips says these approaches can work on a smaller scale too. Recently, Phillips says he used them to repair a long-time friendship damaged by sharp political differences. Philips offered an olive branch by voicing respect for his friend’s viewpoint, and appreciation for the social background that led him there. Phillips says he’s seen people emotionally […]
My weekend friend with with the fellas. I’m the one that dragged you along into my adult days. You’re a loyal dude, so you goodbye letter to alcohol had no problem with that. I have no idea how I’m ever gonna eat crawfish again. The beach may have lost its luster too. I left behind […]
One specific respondent relied on her access to media technology to communicate with family members in another country as she was alone and had no face-to-face communication for days. I have friends who lost their power and could not charge their phones. I could not connect, and I was terrified about it … I am […]
Stress is just one thing that triggers us to revert to our favorite way of handling situations, by using. But if you proper stress management techniques, you will be able to better handle the urges to relapse. Go to events like support groups, take a class on your favorite hobby, or get a job in […]
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, an alcohol detox program consists of medications, psychosocial support, or a combination of the two. “If you have a slip, it makes a full relapse less likely,” Willenbring says. “It’s much easier not to take drinks two, three, four, or five because that initial rush is blunted; […]
If you’re worried about having a panic attack after drinking, the best strategy is to abstain. If you have social anxiety or a social phobia, therapy may work best to reduce your levels of anxiety (combined with a medication such as sertraline, or Zoloft). Alcohol has an effect on brain chemistry – it can induce […]
Additionally, genetic predisposition, environmental influences, trauma, mental health conditions, and social factors contribute to the development of addiction. These factors make addiction a challenging and complex disease to overcome. Alcoholism is expensive for the addict and for our culture and economy as a whole. The most recent statistic from a study taken in 2006 notes […]
Depressive symptoms can result from life stressors, mental health conditions, medical conditions, and other factors. In contrast, anger on its own is not a diagnosable mental health condition. Rather, it is an unpleasant but common emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. If your symptoms of depression continue, speak to your GP for help. […]