Sober living

One year later, the mindfulness-based program proved to be more effective than the other two in reducing drinking and drug…

Heavy drinking alters nerve cells and makes them smaller than normal, which can have severe, lasting effects on your brain….

Keep in mind that these informal assessments demand that you be rigorously honest with yourself. That’s because, if you are…

If your brain isn’t communicating correctly with the glands that produce tears, for example, you may notice that your eyes…

Make sure you stay honest with your parent and be careful not to enable them. Unconditional love and support involve…

You may also choose to attend self-help groups, receive extended counselling, or use a talking therapy such as cognitive behavioural…

Once the effects of alcohol wear off, glutamate (a neurotransmitter) levels increase, which can lead to feelings of depression and…

Recovery has provided the opportunity to practice many other coping skills and tools to deal with stress, etc. that actually…

For example, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen can make you bleed more. Even common products like Pepto-Bismol can cause bleeding. A…

The goal is to help you understand the risks, empower you to make informed choices about your health, and help…