Category: Sober living
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Alcohol’s Effects on the Body National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
Alcohol consumption was also linked to a greater risk for stroke, coronary disease, heart failure, and fatally high blood pressure. However, it’s difficult to discern if drinking was the primary problem, or whether lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise influenced health outcomes as well. It is determined largely by, first, the value that the…
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What to Look for in a Substance Abuse Counselor
REBT assists with understanding one’s thoughts and developing better habits and positive thinking. BetterHelp can connect you to an addiction and mental health counselor. A good counselor can also diagnose and treat any co-occurring mental health problems. Many counselors are former addicts themselves, although this is not a requirement. In this method, therapists try to…
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Josh Brolin Never Thought Hed End Up in Malibu The New York Times
Sober living homes are places where someone in recovery can find independence while learning to seek and obtain community resources necessary for long-term recovery. In response, policymakers have attempted to create laws allowing states to regulate sober living homes. Establishing a sober lifestyle is difficult during the early stages of recovery. Another challenge new sober…
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Youth High-Risk Drug Use DASH
This video for middle school students describes how synthetic cannabinoids, called K2 or Spice, affect the brain and the… This video for middle school students describes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products and provides… Find the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain. Designed for young people and those who…
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Alcohol Facts and Statistics National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
Many of these ads show drinking as an acceptable, fun and relaxing pastime. In just four decades – between 1971 and 2011 – alcohol advertising in the United States increased by more than 400%. In recent years, studies have explored a possible connection between your environment and risk of AUD. For example, many researchers have…
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More teens than ever are overdosing Psychologists are leading new approaches to combat youth substance misuse
Treatment approaches tailored to each patient’s drug use patterns and any co-occurring medical, mental, and social problems can lead to continued recovery. Results from NIDA-funded research have shown that prevention programs involving families, schools, communities, and the media are effective for preventing or reducing drug use and addiction. Although personal events and cultural factors affect…