Category: Sober living

The brain is always changing and adapting to experience—even now, as you read this. Habits are a kind of mental shortcut, fast-tracking the neural connections involved in an activity so that you don’t need to consciously think…

The average stay is about a year, but many members stay three, four, or more years. Alternatively, if you’d like to send your application to all houses near you that have an opening, you can Apply Online….

AA offers extensive resources to support individuals at every stage of their recovery journey. The organization maintains a robust network of in-person and virtual support options. By asking a higher power (as you understand it) to remove…

Content Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Staying Sober over the Holidays What Are Common Triggers During The Holidays? When I recommend Los Angeles as a perfect sober holiday destination, people are often surprised. While some people…

These include the duration and intensity of alcohol use, genetic factors, the use of other medications, your overall health and the presence of co-occurring mental health conditions. Understanding these factors is key to addressing the root cause…

Alcohol use disorder can cause a number of stomachs and digestive problems including nausea, vomiting, bloating and diarrhoea, with some people even vomiting blood on occasion. This is primarily due to the lining of the stomach becoming…

Increased noradrenaline can supplement increases in cognitive function 6. In pain disorders, increases in serotonin and noradrenaline in the spinal cord can reduce perceived pain by silencing some of the incoming pain signals. Because of the risk…

Social workers at Boston Health Care for the Homeless identified dozens of people in Greater Boston who were either homeless or incarcerated who had been hospitalized for substance use-related problems. Participants would also have access to trained…

Everyone will have different internal triggers, but by recognizing some of the common ones you will be better equipped to avoid or address your internal triggers. Mental health professionals don’t yet know precisely how triggers form. Some…

He went to inpatient rehab for depression and teen substance abuse, and receiving intensive help at this young age was a crucial moment in his life. As he gained support, developed new skills, and began to understand addiction, his…