Sober living

Many who suffer from addiction start with the experimental use of recreational drugs or alcohol in social situations. Not all who participate will become addicted, but several factors, like genetics or the type of drug used, can affect someone’s likelihood of developing an addiction. Instances of drug use may also climb in the periods during … Getting Sober And Divorced

Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death in America, yet few people get the help they need to address alcohol use and dependence. The good news is that most people can benefit from some form of treatment, but many people don’t even realize they have an issue until it becomes a fully-fledged addiction. Understanding … End-Stage Alcoholism: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatments

There’s no award for “Most Sobriety Memoirs Read,” so read them for yourself — let their wisdom be its own award (I can feel your eye rolls. I’m sorry.). Shortly after accepting she had a problem with alcohol, she thought a lot about how some people are lucky enough to be able to drink normally … The 20 Most Influential Memoirs of All Time

He suffered a fatal, alcohol-related stomach hemorrhage on Christmas Day, 1946, at the age 66. In 1942, at the age of 60, Barrymore collapsed, lapsed into a coma and never woke up. Doctors listed liver, kidney, and heart ailments all as causes, complicated by pneumonia and his continued drinking. English drummer John Bonham was known … 10 Acting Legends Ruined By Their Alcoholism

Once these two aspects of self—the inner parent and child—begin to work together, a person can discover a new wholeness within. The adult child in recovery can observe and respond to the conflict, emptiness and loneliness that stem from a parent’s substance abuse, and they can mourn the unchangeable past. They can own their truth, … Adult Children of Alcoholics: Healing from Childhood Trauma

He and his collaborators then matched 24,477 pairs of patients who had been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder and prescribed gabapentinoids or acamprosate. People who drink heavily over a long period of time are also more likely to develop pneumonia or tuberculosis than the general population. The World Health Organization (WHO) links about 8.1 percent … Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

High Achiever offers hope and inspiration and a raw and page-turning read. I am not sure I’d be sober today if it weren’t for Tired of Thinking About Drinking. Belle’s consistent messaging on our faulty thinking led to a major mindset shift for me. She provides actionable steps for anyone looking to drink less or … 24 Best Books on Alcoholism For Your Journey To Sobriety