Sober living

It can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. Chronic drinking can affect your heart and lungs, raising your risk of developing heart-related health issues. If your body can’t manage and balance your blood sugar levels, you may experience greater complications and side effects related to diabetes. Some of these effects, like a relaxed mood […]

The expansion of the fluid-filled spaces of the brain was interpreted as a sign of local tissue shrinkage rather than as irreversible tissue loss (i.e., atrophy) (Ron et al. 1982). B) Early-generation computed tomography (CT)—the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the large sulci shows up black. C) Second-generation CT—bone shows up white, brain tissue is gray, […]

This type of intervention helps change how people think and behave to support addiction recovery. CBT also teaches people coping skills so they can better manage the stress that contributes to substance use. This classification means that the substance has a high potential for abuse and is not approved by law to treat medical conditions. […]

Unlike other recreational drugs such as cocaine and nicotine, which are derived from plants, MDMA or ecstasy is synthesized by altering the structure of the amphetamine molecule. Because of the way it’s made, its purity can vary substantially, and other compounds can be easily combined into the same tablet. If you or someone you love […]

The liver does the heavy lifting when it comes to processing alcohol. After the alcohol passes through your stomach, small intestine and bloodstream, your liver starts its cleanup. The liver gets most of the attention when it comes to alcohol metabolism. How food changes alcohol processing Several studies have shown that alcohol elimination rates in […]

He brings more than thirty years of counseling experience to the clinical team, the students, and their families. Gerry began his career with Alina Lodge in September of 1983 and most recently served as Clinical Director. Carol also facilitates the multi-day Family Intensives Program for family members and students who demonstrate change and commitment to […]

Obviously, the smartest way to prevent aging from alcohol consumption is by lowering daily intake. However, when a person has a preoccupation with alcohol, he or she may lose control and have the inability to stop. This person may develop a tolerance, which means that he or she must drink more and more to get […]

Scroll down the page to read a more in-depth explanation on each low-carb alcohol and what you should commonly avoid. Alcohol detox isn’t easy and not everyone can do it on their own. That is why alcohol detox and alcohol withdrawal treatment is administered by medical professionals. Although plenty of low carb, keto-friendly alcoholic beverages […]