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Recovery is a lifelong process. It’s something that needs to be consistently watched over and practiced. Summer welcomes new and familiar vacations and as a consequence – new and old triggers for those in recovery. Learning how to deal with these problems and going into summer with your game plan in place is one of the main keys to having a successful and sober summer. Some might say that vacation might not be for them while they’re in recovery – and that may be the case for some, but fear not if you think all is lost. There are solutions

Alcohol is a normal part of society around the world. Just about anywhere one goes, they can find alcohol served or sold. While it can be a catalyst for a good time in some settings, it can be incredibly harmful and even life-ending in other contexts. Alcohol is not a mysterious drug – its effects are well known – and that’s probably one of the most disturbing facts. This highly addictive substance can be more than just an outward problem for some, some can center their entire lives around it, and put them in an early grave. The CDC defines

Sober houses have cropped up everywhere it seems. In new and old neighborhoods, becoming the centers of new communities in others. The question is then asked: what’s a sober house, and how is it any different from traditional rehab? Traditional rehab is a place where individuals go to detox, to really try to get through the first months of kicking their addiction for good. In some cases, these places are court-mandated or can hold people “for their own good” until they have safely gone through the effects of the harsh withdrawal they might be experiencing. Sober houses are the next

Alcohol addiction can ruin lives, relationships, everything that one has worked hard for. Even after years of high-functioning alcoholism, alcohol always wins in the end if left unchecked. Thankfully, there are resources to help one get clean and stay clean for the rest of their lives. Quitting cold-turkey is much harder than it might seem at first. Without proper support, it could be an impossible task. Read on to learn everything you need to know: What is alcohol addiction Is alcoholism a disease? What’s the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism Can alcoholism be genetic? What are the major causes

Our home is what we make of it – so the saying goes. Learning to take care of it in the best way possible is the next step in fully realizing what it means to have a life worth living here. While some things might seem insignificant, and one person’s actions might not seem like a lot in the long run – that’s simply not true. You can make a difference – learn what small steps you can take to change the world around you. Make Your Home an Environmentally Friendly Environment Especially now, our homes have become our main

Alcohol is ingrained into normal society. It is found in nearly every house, restaurant, or social location that expects people. Over 50% of Americans drink alcohol on a regular basis, and while it is a common, moderated substance for most, understanding it and the dangers it can present is critical to keeping yourself safe, healthy and happy. What Is Social Drinking? Social drinking can be any kind of drinking that one does out in a bar, restaurant, or in a home with family or friends. It takes many forms, from the small get together for your best bud’s birthday to

The mission of Eco Sober Houses in Mattapan, LLC is to provide men with a safe and healthy environment to address problems with drugs and alcohol. Eco House provides the tools to live a safe, clean, and productive life in order to reintegrate back into society. Our strategy is individually customized, acknowledging the distinctiveness of each individual’s path to recovery. We concentrate on comprehensive healing, encompassing the mental, physical, and emotional dimensions to nurture enduring sobriety. The address of this house is 74 Capen St., Boston, MA.

A relapse prevention plan is a series of means that make sure you don’t return to drinking during your recovery period. It sounds scientific, but it generally doesn’t include much besides living a healthy life. And that may be quite challenging for an Ex-Drinker. Creating a positive experience The most important step is to create a plan for your self-improvement. You need to find something that draws your passion more than alcohol does and understand how you might make a living out of it, both to bring productiveness into your life and to distract you from a possible return to

Depression and alcohol coexist very well together. Finding yourself in the grasp of depression increases your chances of developing alcohol abuse, and vice versa. In the end, you’re under a threat to get into a vicious circle of strengthening of both conditions endlessly. How are they connected? Drinking and depression are connected very tightly. The depression symptoms and the side-effects of excessive drinking are very alike. They include: unstable mood changes; loss of interest in hobbies and activities; loss of appetite; increased self-depreciation; exhaustion and lack of energy. Some of these are obviously not the side-effects of drinking itself, but

A sober living home is a step in the evolution of caring for people with alcohol issues, starting with Alcoholics Anonymous. In Alcoholics Anonymous, people only came to the meetings, no one asked their real name, but they only told their stories and discussed them. Halfway house as a half-measure The halfway house is really a semi-measure in living a sober lifestyle. A variety of people with very different backgrounds, styles of thinking and behavior, age and gender come to the halfway house to live there temporarily. They are not only recovering after alcohol issues, but also drug abuse, prison,

Getting rid of your addiction is only half the way to your new sober existence. You’ll also have to maintain that sobriety and rebuild your life after addiction to reflect your new self. In addition, you’ll need to repair what was damaged by the addiction, and it’s never easy. Starting anew Addiction (be that alcohol or drug abuse) is a very disruptive force. Addiction prevents you from acting rationally, both in anticipation of the craved substance and especially after you’ve satisfied the needs of addiction. Certainly, it impairs your perception and makes you behave like you wouldn’t otherwise. Yet, when

Being afraid to quit drinking is not something unnatural. Drinking is a legitimate coping mechanism, even if it’s not very healthy. This fear is also not unconquerable, and the first step in stopping the drinking addiction is getting rid of your sobriety fears. Why do people drink? Why do I hate being sober? That’s the first question you have to ask yourself. Why is drinking so appealing, and why losing it makes you uneasy and afraid? Well, there are several reasons: Drinking is a primary coping mechanism for many people. Alcohol makes you forget about your problems, it relieves stress

We have all heard that alcohol is bad for health. Drinking alcohol can be devastating and even life-threatening. Even a one-time binge can lead to a significant deterioration in health, injury, or death. The long-term effects of alcohol on the body are very serious. Alarming and chronic health problems are inevitable in the long run. Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Let’s get acquainted with what alcohol misuse can do to our bodies. Blood. Alcohol inhibits the production of platelets, as well as red and white blood cells. This means that one can suffer from anemia, infections, bleeding. Brain. Alcohol slows down

For many, drinking alcohol is the easiest and most affordable way to celebrate a happy or sad event, relieve stress after a hard day at work, and overcome shyness in an unfamiliar company. The problem is worsened by the media that shows alcohol in an attractive light. Noting warning alcoholism signs can prevent an impending disaster before it begins to destroy lives. Stages and Signs of Alcoholism First stage The initial addiction is gradual and can last from a year to a decade. Several warning alcoholism signs distinguish the underlying symptoms of alcoholism from normal behavior. The urge to feel