Reach out to someone for support on Pocket Rehab through the lifeline if you are really feeling like you may relapse. Immediate support can help by providing guidance to you in this difficult time. There are many others on there that also feel like giving up on a daily basis—maybe you could support them on […]
Moderate to severe alcohol use disorder can cause life-threatening symptoms after you stop drinking, which may require medical intervention. For most people, mild symptoms to moderate withdrawal symptoms start within 6 to 12 hours after their last drink. The worst withdrawal symptoms usually peak around 24 to 72 hours after stopping alcohol. While many symptoms […]
The immune system responds to alcohol by releasing cytokines, which are inflammatory substances that enhance feelings of illness and discomfort. Collectively, these reactions contribute to the typical symptoms experienced during a hangover, affecting the body’s neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems. Alcohol hangovers last up to 24 hours, with symptoms peaking when blood alcohol concentration returns […]
Not all sober living homes are the same and in fact beyond the differences in “amenities”, there are many other important factors to consider. The road to recovery from alcoholism and addiction requires significant emotional, behavioral, and intellectual changes. Whether you’ve just completed a drug detox, alcohol rehab, or any other kind of substance abuse […]
In such situation individual parent sessions allow the therapist to provide more appropriate parenting skills, as described below. Children and adolescents who have experienced these traumas may find TF-CBT an effective method in the process of returning to a healthy state of functioning. During this component the therapist helps children recognize connections among thoughts, feelings and […]
A recent study found psilocybin may help cancer patients with depression and anxiety. Participants in the first study reported some benefits, including decreased depression symptoms and increased focus. On the day after a microdosing you don’t take a dose—this is called a transition day. The microdosing substance will be present in the brain and body […]
However, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the support you need as well. Lean on the people around you, and, if you need to, reach out to a mental health professional to speak about your stress and what you’re going through. For many, returning to daily life after treatment means returning home to family, […]
For many walking the path of recovery, certain phrases alcoholic tattoos or lines become touchstones, constant reminders of their determination to stay clean. These small sobriety tattoos, can be as complex as the journey they represent. From a bottle shattered, symbolizing a break from addiction, to the very word tattoos that represent addiction “sobriety” written […]
In addition, there is a $275 – $500 sober deposit which will be returned to you if you stay sober during your stay with us. Each resident is drug tested at least once per week for a wide array of substances. In addition, residents rooms are searched regularly for substances and other paraphernalia. Stepping Stones […]
Evaluation and identification of the underlying medical and mental health disorders are of the utmost importance in making a definitive diagnosis of OUD. Often, OUD is diagnosed in addition to other substance abuse and mental health disorders. signs of opioid addiction If you’re not ready to approach a health care provider or mental health professional, help lines […]