Sober living

I’ve seen wit, charm, and humor on the part of one individual transform a dead dinner into raucous cascades of laughter. Unlike many sober people, who see alcohol as a mischievous devil permanently perched on their shoulders, I see alcohol as a moot substance. I drank way too much for a decade before quitting about [...]

Also finding that drinkers live longer than abstainers was not very relevant during Prohibition. The effect alcohol can have on breathing in older adults taking opioids is stark. In one small 2017 study, when participants were given 20 mg of oxycodone, the amount of air entering their lungs decreased by 28%. When participants also were [...]

A significant milestone in MASH’s history occurred in 2011 when the National Alliance for Recovery Residences was founded. NARR established national standards for recovery residences, which MASH adopted and tailored to mash certified sober homes meet the specific needs of Massachusetts. This alignment with NARR standards helped MASH strengthen its certification process and expand its [...]

This pressure can come from fans, record labels, and the industry as a whole. Rappers may feel compelled to project an image of success, wealth, and a "party lifestyle" to appeal to their audience and maintain their popularity. It can lead to missed shows, canceled tours, and a decline in the quality of their music. [...]

This experimental design can be further modified by the use of discriminative contextual cues. This means that certain contextual cues (e.g., a unique odor or testing environment) will indicate to the animal that responding will pay off with delivery of alcohol reinforcement, whereas a different contextual cue is used to signal that responding will not [...]

ContentCan narcissism cause alcohol use disorder?TreatmentDual Diagnosis Treatment for Narcissism and AlcoholismTreatment options for narcissistic alcoholicsHow Narcissists Use Enablers You may also suggest individual therapy for your partner to address their alcoholism and narcissistic tendencies. However, remember that treatment can only be effective if they are willing to acknowledge their issues and actively engage in [...]

This section examines some of the issues to consider in treating comorbid patients, and a subsequent section reviews pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatment approaches. BD is a highly genetic disorder, with a family history in about 80% of patients. If you have bipolar II, it's essential to make careful decisions about drinking and to keep an [...]

If you or a loved one is concerned about alcohol addiction and relationships, you should know that help is available. If you’re not sure if you have a problem or if drinking is a problem in a relationship, you can take our free alcohol addiction self-assessment. The lowering of inhibitions after drinking alcohol can lead [...]

Just keep in mind that your improvements won't happen overnight. People in recovery from a substance use disorder frequently have problems meeting work-related responsibilities, maintaining employment, and managing money. If you were active in your addiction for a period of time, you may have developed financial problems. A structured routine will help you achieve other [...]

It’s important to make an early diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome. If you’re currently pregnant and drinking alcohol, stop immediately to try to lower the risk of FAS. A permanent condition, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) happens when a person consumes any amount of alcohol during a pregnancy. Alcohol use during pregnancy can interfere with the [...]