Category: Sober living

You maintain a belief that you can stop any time you want—despite evidence to the contrary. That point substance abuse in older adults differs from one person to the next, due to many biological and situational variables influencing response to a substance. Addiction involves both the mind and the ...

We do think that people who have experienced a heart attack or have a stent may benefit from a statin as long as the side effects of the drug are not intolerable. You may wish to discuss this new study with your health professional to get her reaction. Here is ...

In other words, the old saying, “A drunk man’s words are a sober man’s thoughts,” might actually have some accuracy to it. But the way you act while drunk is about more than just what you feel inside. Our primary purpose is to provide a forum for discussing the ...

Often, people with alcohol use disorder find that other people in their lives spot their addiction long before they do. In order to change your drinking habits, your first step is to take a close look at your current behaviors and find patterns. Whatever your reason to quit drinking, ...

Maybe these people have been in your life since childhood, and you’ve all fallen into the same trap. Another common fear in sobriety is that you’ll wind up alone because no one will want to hang out with you. We are biologically wired for companionship, so this is a ...