Sober living

They can seek help from peer support groups and mental health professionals as well. For healthcare professionals who are not mental health or addiction specialists, the following descriptions aim to increase awareness of signs of co-occurring psychiatric disorders that may require attention and, often, referral to a specialist. Laboratory tests, such as breathalyzer analyses or […]

Deep breathing exercises can be remarkably effective in managing cravings. Slow, deep breaths can calm your mind and reduce the anxiety or stress that often accompanies cravings. The short answer is that this is not well established, but based on the simple concept of “first, do no harm,” I think we need to track that

They can encourage you along the way and keep you company if you’re using exercise or other tactics to help you cope. In the short-term, drinking too much can lead to alcohol poisoning, sleep problems, an upset stomach, bloating and migraines. It may make you behave recklessly or aggressively, have an accident or become the

Other medications might include anticonvulsants, anti-nausea drugs and sleep aids, depending on individual symptoms and medical history. It’s crucial to consult a healthcare professional for a tailored treatment plan. It can be tempting to just “rip off the Band-Aid” when getting sober, but tapering off alcohol is often much safer—and much less stressful. Rather than

Accumulating data demonstrate that excess ethanol intake induces endotoxemia through two main mechanisms—by stimulating bacterial overgrowth and by increasing intestinal permeability (Bode and Bode 2003). Animal studies have revealed that increased circulating endotoxin levels correlate with the severity of liver disease (Mathurin et al. 2000). LPS is sensed by two types of receptors—CD14 and toll-like