Giving the individuals that she counsels at The Victory Connector, a low-threshold navigation center in the neighborhood run by the nonprofit New Life House Review, a feeling of care, a sense of calm and peace, is what she aims for each day. Our services range from recovery support groups like AA or Refuge Recovery to […]

However, addiction treatment involves support in this respect. During rehab, you can take up fitness classes, as well as engage in meditation, yoga, cooking, nutrition classes and art. By exploring healthy living during rehab, you will find it much easier to carry on with these positive habits in your regular life. The fear of being […]

Guests are engaged in their personal recovery journey by attending meetings and working with a sponsor and a House Mentor for support and encouragement. Guests adhere to a curfew, submit to drug and alcohol screenings, and participate in home and community events. Structured Sober Living is a term used to describe a sober house with […]

Tobacco, heroin, cocaine, alcohol, cannabis and benzodiazepines are all substances that you can develop tolerance and dependence to. A person can have more than one substance use disorder at a time, such as alcohol use disorder and cocaine use disorder. It typically involves an overpowering desire to use the substance, increased tolerance to the substance […]

The constant influx of dopamine resulting from cocaine causes the brain to stop producing dopamine naturally, and it starts to depend on the drug to work normally. Intravenous use and inhaling cocaine can cause lung damage, and lower respiratory problems such as chronic bronchitis, or pneumonia. Cocaine use causes a person’s breathing to slow down, […]

If they have already completed treatment, there are still positive steps you can take. People often use the term “dry drunk” to describe someone who is not actively using alcohol but is still experiencing any of the symptoms of alcoholism. If you have quit drinking alcohol but still struggle with the same behavior patterns as […]

If you’re having difficulty sticking to your goal or just want some extra guidance, consider reaching out for professional support. Feeling at your best physically can boost resilience and emotional strength, equipping you to weather challenges that trigger the desire to drink. Letting others know about your choice to stop drinking may help motivate you […]

Prednisone may lower your body’s resistance and the vaccine may not work as well or you might get the infection the vaccine is meant to prevent. In addition, you should not be around other persons living in your household who receive live virus vaccines because there is a chance they could pass the virus on […]

Others may limit or restrict cell phone and internet access because they can act as triggers that could lead to relapse. Strict enforcement of these rules ensures a stable environment where you can focus Sober House on your recovery without external pressures or temptations. American Addiction Centers (AAC) is committed to delivering original, truthful, accurate, […]

This is because some other medications, such as cold, flu, and sleep medications, contain antihistamines. Research shows that first generation antihistamines can have effects on the central nervous system in large doses. With prompt medical treatment, you’re likely to recover from an ibuprofen overdose. However, some people develop liver, kidney, or stomach issues. Intentional overdoses […]