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Apr
How Does Tapering Off Alcohol Work?
- 25 Apr, 2022
- Sober living
Ultimately, you shouldn’t taper off of alcohol unless you’ve checked with your doctor first. Because of the risk of a lower success rate and prolonged alcohol exposure, most healthcare professionals will recommend a professional detox over tapering. This is why …
26
May
Diabetic ketoacidosis Symptoms & causes
- 26 May, 2022
- Sober living
The underlying pathophysiology is related to poor glycogen stores and elevated nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and hydrogen. This results in metabolic acidosis with elevated beta-hydroxybutyrate levels. Patients with AKA most commonly present with a history of alcohol use (acute or chronic), …
27
May
Kamala Harris is on the verge of making a VP pick Who’s up and down?
- 27 May, 2024
- Sober living
As Aristotle correctly stated [paraphrasing], virtue is learned by experience. We learn charity by being charitable, learn honor by being honorable, learn humility by being humble, learn to take joy in healing rather than vice seeking by experiencing the pains …
28
Oct
What to know about medications for alcoholism
- 28 Oct, 2022
- Sober living
You might feel guilty about the situation, eventually leading to depression. Your loved one’s addiction might also start taking a financial toll. When someone with AUD lives in your household, the rest of your family members can be at risk …
16
Dec
What mood disorders are associated with alcohol use disorder?
- 16 Dec, 2022
- Sober living
Alcohol intoxication can disrupt this fine balance, disturbing the brain’s natural equilibrium, and long-term, chronic use forces a person’s brain to adapt in an effort to compensate for the effects of alcohol. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism both describe drinking that …
18
Mar
Why do I bruise easily? 8 Reasons it may happen
- 18 Mar, 2021
- Sober living
And that’s especially true when it comes to heavy drinking. This means it’s a substance that actually relaxes the muscular walls of the blood vessels and allows more blood to flow to the skin and tissues — aka a blood …
18
Jun
Sober celebrities: 41 stars who have opened up about their sobriety
- 18 Jun, 2021
- Sober living
“Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis thanks her acting career for keeping her afloat amid her years-long addiction to alcohol. In 2023, a person close to the singer confirmed she is still living an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle. He …
16
Mar
Beyond Sexual Brokenness Real Time Stories of Recovery on Apple Podcasts
- 16 Mar, 2021
- Sober living
Every week she has guests over to share their stories with the hopes that others seeking help will identify with them and get the help needed to begin recovery. Through her own struggles with an eating disorder, depression, and bipolar …
15
Mar
Alcoholism at Work: Signs, Causes, Effects & Treatment
- 15 Mar, 2021
- Sober living
Suzie Wylie, a former professional Muay Thai fighter and Registered Nutritionist at the London Clinic of Nutrition, focuses on the importance of keeping yourself hydrated if you do decide to drink alcohol after exercise. If you have specific goals — …
2
Apr
Fentanyl, heroin, cocaine found “ingeniously concealed” in car muffler at U S.-Mexico border
- 2 Apr, 2024
- Sober living
This can harm the cells that keep vital organs like your lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain working properly. Your immune system might also react to these additives, causing arthritis or other joint problems. People who use drugs do things that …