קטגוריה: Sober living

  • Why Do Alcoholics Crave Sugar? The Science Behind the Cravings

    Content Latuda and Alcohol Addiction Exposed Factors Contributing to Sugar Cravings in Recovering Alcoholics Managing Sugar Cravings in Recovery Does Cigna Cover Addiction Treatment in Kansas? Dual Diagnosis 101: How Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use Disorder Often go Hand in Hand Addiction and Sugar Cravings They can provide valuable insights and support tailored to…

  • The Relationship Between Alcohol and Sugar Cravings

    Content Impact of Alcohol on Blood Sugar Levels Importance of a Balanced Diet in Recovery Coping Mechanisms Substance Use, Abuse, and Chemical Dependency Uncovered Factors Contributing to Sugar Cravings in Alcoholics Stress Management Techniques Sugar provides a temporary sense of comfort and pleasure, similar to the effects of alcohol. By finding a balance between addressing…

  • The Physical and Mental Benefits of Quitting Alcohol

    Beyond this, the Casa Mezcal has also planted over 15,000 Espadín, Tobalá y Cirial agave plants to help diversify the gene pool and protect the lesser long-nosed bat, while also actively working to protect soil. The result is Inbread Moonshine, an Eau-de-vie de biere with a 44% alcohol content. It’s a clear spirit, most similar…

  • The 4 Stages of Alcoholism for the Functioning Alcoholic

    Heavy drinking tends to cause more serious intoxication and may eventually cause serious health issues, such as blackouts or kidney failure. Once stabilized, the goal is to transition from detox, to treatment, to maintenance (practicing sober living by changing your life), to transcendence—the final step in the path to recovery. Alcoholism was identified in 1956…

  • Kidney Pain After Drinking Alcohol: What Could Be Causing It

    As noted above, there is much to learn about alcoholic kidney disease and the complex interplay among multiple organs affected by alcohol consumption. Although research suggests several potential mechanisms by which alcohol may directly or indirectly affect the kidneys, they have not yet been validated experimentally. Future research will hopefully explore these hypotheses to provide…

  • What is a Halfway House? What to Expect in Halfway Housing

    Our work on identifying and describing these residents with worse outcome is continuing. A reputable SLH or halfway house should be well-maintained and have enough space for all of its residents. Don’t go solely by website pictures when choosing a facility, which can be misleading. Ask to take a tour before moving in and try…

  • End-Stage Alcoholism: Signs, Symptoms, Management

    Other signs include hiding alcohol consumption from friends and family or an increase in occurrences of missing work or obligations due to overconsumption. Additionally, if you are finding yourself increasingly unable to reduce your drinking habits despite wanting to, this could be an indication of a more severe problem. Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence,…