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November 22, 2024The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines low-risk drinking for women as no more than seven drinks a week and no more than three on any given day. However, there are also individual differences that affect the amount...
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September 13, 2024As individuals continue to drink alcohol over time, progressive changes may occur in the structure and function of their brains. These changes can compromise brain function and drive the transition from controlled, occasional use to chronic misuse, which can...
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April 4, 2024Many people transition into sober living after finishing a residential program to continue their recovery journey in an outpatient setting. Most transitional housing programs are supported by government funding and private partnerships. Laura Clarke of Advanced Recovery Systems describes...
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February 29, 2024They had rapper names like “Wonder Mike” that went perfectly with the song. I liked that it as a light-hearted song with no real drama attached to it. Over the years, we’ve refined our approach to cover a wide...
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November 8, 2023Typically, a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder doesn’t require any other type of diagnostic test. There’s a chance your doctor may order blood work to check your liver function if you show signs or symptoms of liver disease. Alcoholism...
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February 21, 2023Guilt refers to feels of responsibility or remorse for actions that negatively affect others; shame relates to deeply painful feelings of self-unworthiness, reflecting the belief that one is inherently flawed in some way. Shame is an especially powerful negative...
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January 6, 2023You may wish to contact a drug treatment facility to help you get off them. Amphetamines can be identified in a person’s urine for up to 72 hours after ingestion, depending on urine pH and individual differences. Regular amphetamine...
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August 18, 2022Generally, substance use disorders are defined as having no control over substance use or an inability to quit due to tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal symptoms. The Drug Enforcement Agency in the United States is set to reschedule cannabis to...
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July 5, 2022In this episode, I sit down with two fellow sober dads to explore the challenges and rewards of parenting while moderating or eliminating alcohol. We dive into different perspectives on sobriety and how it intersects with fatherhood, sharing our...
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June 16, 2022In fact, marriages where one or both partners struggle with addiction are twice as likely to end in divorce than those without this issue. For couples, it is also beneficial to have a shared support system. This could be...
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