Category: Sober living

Because he is a member of a support group that stresses the importance of anonymity at the public level, he does not use his photograph or his real name on this website. According to the CDC, more how long do alcoholics live than one million people die yearly of cirrhosis, including over 40,000 people in the United States. Given this, for those who drink, just a light amount of alcohol seems to be most beneficial. Study populations Any discussion of the…

The Global Burden of Disease Study underscores the sobering reality that alcohol consumption is a major contributor to premature mortality worldwide. Other than the fact that someone is drinking more than usual, it might be hard to detect that there’s even a problem because outwardly the alcoholic appears normal. Alcohol misuse and addiction can have harrowing and hazardous side effects at every phase. Once you quit drinking, your body can begin to recover from some of the damage or, at…

The chronic, relapse-prone aspect of addictive disorders make it necessary for many substance users to have access to lifelong support that formal treatment cannot provide. Further, 12-step groups often engage members more intensely and for longer periods than do professional treatment programs (Humphreys et al., 1999). Unlike visits to a treatment program, affiliation with 12-step groups, when it develops, “is often measured in hundred of meetings and spread over years” (Vaillant, 1995, p. 257; also see Humphreys et al., 1997).…

If you or someone you care about are struggling, please reach out to our helpline at to speak to one of our caring admissions navigators about your options. What Is an Alcohol Rehab Center? Someone’s ideal continuing care plan hinges on their recovery progress, their motivation, their current health assessments, and their specific circumstances. When making the decision to seek treatment, people may have various subjective reasons for prioritizing inpatient or outpatient alcohol rehabilitation programs for themselves. However, in some…

Thereafter, substances can remain detectable from several hours to several days before gradually dropping to undetectable levels. Barbiturates belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that cause drowsiness). They act on the brain and CNS to produce effects that may be helpful or harmful. Why do doctors prescribe barbiturates? In addition, a thorough patient history should be obtained that includes the drugs taken, the amount taken, the route used for drug administration, past medical history,…

If you are feeling lonely, call up your sponsor, a friend, or attend a meeting. Celebrating the holiday season should be about enjoying the break. The better you feel physically and emotionally, the better you will be prepared to face stress. If you need treatment for addiction to alcohol or other drugs, consider going to rehab over the holidays It’s important to have open and honest communication to make this season enjoyable and safe. The holiday season revolves around unrelenting…

Ceneca R. Johnson had been busted three times after robbing banks at gunpoint. When arrested again in August 2012, he was supposed to be in the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections, but had absconded from the department’s Davenport halfway house. However, there has been little political will to monitor halfway houses and ensure they deliver the programs and services they promise. A bill introduced by Florida state Senator Jeff Clemens to regulate sober houses and halfway houses, SB…

Below we provide a review of the empirical support for several of the most common sleep hygiene recommendations including caffeine consumption, smoking, alcohol use, exercise, stress, noise, sleep timing, and daytime napping. To date, only a few studies have directly tested the efficacy of this recommendation by assigning individuals to adopt a regular sleep schedule and observing the effects on subsequent sleep. In contrast, Manber and colleagues recruited 39 college students who reported both irregular sleep schedules and excessive daytime…

Your doctor may be able to recommend medications, supplements, or therapy to alleviate your symptoms. Studies have found that alcohol may increase sleepiness momentarily. Once these effects wear off, alcohol causes the person to wake up more often throughout the night and reduces the overall duration and quality of sleep [4]. Because alcohol is an unhealthy coping mechanism, it’s crucial to have structures in place that prevent you from using it as an emotional crutch. What This Means for Future…

Content Fear of a New Life Common Fears about Getting Sober Understanding Nifaliophobia: The Fear of Being Sober I remember when I first got sober, I was concerned about giving up drugs and alcohol forever. That meant that no matter what, no matter what I was going through, how bored I was, or how I was feeling, I had to completely abstain. I was afraid of sobriety because I was afraid that I was going to be boring and dull…