Because she is a narcissist and classic addict, she talks a great game but please beware, because by entering that house you expose yourself and loved ones to mental abuse and endanger your sobriety. There are better places and just because the facility is clean, does not mean the woman who manages it is. In Continue Reading

Internal triggers refer to emotional or psychological states that evoke thoughts or cravings related to substance use. They originate from within and are often linked to personal feelings or memories. For someone who has suffered from physical or emotional abuse as a child, opioids may become their drug of choice, because opioids help to suppress Continue Reading

The eyes become bloodshot because tiny blood vessels on the eye surface become red and inflamed. “The longer you abstain, you may also notice your eyes become brighter and whiter, as your body counteracts damage/yellowing of the sclera – the white part of your eye. Plus, your circulation will be improved, meaning your eyes receive Continue Reading

Cortisol redistributes fat tissue to your abdominal region and increases cravings for high-calorie foods. Some evidence suggests that heavy drinking may cause your adrenal glands not to regulate how much cortisol they secrete. As a result, people who drink heavily may have high cortisol levels. Weight is certainly not the only factor when it comes Continue Reading

Each of those consequences can cause turmoil that can negatively affect your long-term emotional health. And prolonged alcohol use can lead to mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. When you drink too much alcohol, it can throw off the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. With continued alcohol use, steatotic liver Continue Reading

Anyone who experiences these symptoms should seek prompt medical advice, as early treatment is often effective. Vasculitis refers to a group of conditions that cause inflamed blood vessels. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is an inherited condition that affects connective tissue like tendons and ligaments. Treatment of kidney disease involves fixing any reversible problems that may be Continue Reading

A more recent abstract from 2014 also agrees with the effectiveness of using a breath test to screen for blood glucose levels. Efficient and timely management can lead to enhanced patient outcomes in patients with AKA. However, after adequate treatment, it is equally essential to refer the patient to alcohol abuse rehabilitation programs to prevent Continue Reading

Binge drinking is drinking enough alcohol to raise one’s BAC to 0.08% or above. Women typically reach this level after about four drinks and men after about five drinks in two hours. Binge drinking—and heavy drinking—is a type of alcohol misuse (a spectrum of risky alcohol-related behaviors). Drinking alcohol is so common that people may Continue Reading

Access to support so that recovery should be possible for everyone. Being a COA (child of an alcoholic) makes you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. Isolated and needing to protect your parent from the outside world ever knowing. No child should be left with such a large burden. Continue Reading

These group sessions meet weekly and serve as check-ins for individuals who are living independent sober lives on their own. Although MDMA may or may not be addictive, it is still important to be able to recognize the signs of ecstasy addiction, especially if you or a loved one is at risk of developing substance Continue Reading