Sharing your recovery journey can also be a significant boost to your self-esteem and personal development. It’s a process that helps you recognize your worth and the positive impact you can have on others. In the context of recovery, it becomes a powerful tool for healing, connection, and advocacy. By sharing your journey, you transcend […]
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Why Is Salvia Such a Uniquely Terrifying Drug?
The amount of salvia leaf that constitutes a low dose is hard to quantify. Each plant is different, and the potency can vary substantially. We can separate the doses of salvia into two choices — low dose or high dose. With that in mind, it comes as no surprise that you should be well prepared […]
50 Sobriety Gifts Ideas, Effective Substance Abuse Treatment
If it’s a resort that advertises a poolside bar, or a hotel that boasts about its rooftop bar, maybe opt for something else. Airbnb or Vrbo rentals could be ideal since you can stay in your own space where you can control the environment better. Your resting heart rate is a good measure of your […]
Rosalynn Carter eulogized before family, friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness News, Sports, Jobs
The visit was anything but ordinary as the couple came prepared to show off their juggling skills. Before the Carter presidency ended, Jeff and Annette moved out of the White House to raise their three sons, Joshua Jeffrey (born in 1984), Jeremy Davis (born in 1987) and James Carlton (born in 1991). Jeff met his […]
Stages of Alcoholism Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), heavy alcohol use is defined as consuming more than four drinks a day for men or more than three drinks a day for women. It may also lead to increased psychological distress among the partners and children of individuals with AUD. People with the […]
Alcohol Use Disorder: From Risk to Diagnosis to Recovery National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
The APA no longer clinically use the terms “alcohol abuse” and “alcoholism” because they’re less accurate and contribute to stigma around the condition. If the damage caused by drinking continues, the liver becomes inflamed and will start to produce scar tissue as it tries to heal itself. This is called fibrosis, and as it gets […]
Marijuana and Cannabis: Effects, Uses and Legalization
Both dronabinol (Marinol and Syndros) and nabilone (Cesamet) are approved to treat patients receiving anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) who have nausea and vomiting, particularly patients who do not respond to other treatments. Marijuana’s strength is correlated to the amount of THC it contains and the effects on the user depend on the strength or potency of […]
4 Ways to Make Amends in Recovery
For years he had been drinking and she started later in my life, so I also blamed his actions for making her drink. We are seeking accountability for our own actions and holding ourselves to the standards of our own values and our 12 Step program. We can’t know for certain how another person will […]
The Link Between Drinking Alcohol and Heart Disease?
This is especially true when you engage in binge drinking (that’s defined as four or more drinks within two hours for women and people assigned female at birth, and five or more drinks within two hours for men and people assigned male at birth). Alcoholics may start to notice the effects of alcohol on the […]
How Long Do Hangovers Last? Symptoms & Remedies
In fact, several studies suggest that light and moderate drinkers are more vulnerable to getting a hangover than heavy drinkers. Yet there’s also seemingly contradictory research showing that people with a family history of alcoholism have worse hangovers. Researchers say some people may end up with drinking problems because they drink in an effort to […]