Category: Sober living

She has extensive experience working alongside clinicians and providers to create physical and mental well-being content that’s useful, informative, and clinically effective. For this article, she conducted interviews with multiple doctors for their expertise and recommendations and read research on alcohol and its effect on the body. Alcohol can also worsen insomnia, the most common […]

This dilation occurs first in the brain, so you may feel flushed or warm after only a few sips of alcohol. The dilation then extends to blood vessels throughout your body, including those in your nose. If you’re considering a break from alcohol, it might also be helpful to think about why you drink. “Everyone […]

He and the other panelists called for resources to be directed at fighting both problems. The stark contrast, Warren said, “reveals an uncomfortable truth. Race plays a significant role in determining whether America responds to drug crises with punishment or care.” “I never really thought I could do anything, but now I know I can […]

Karen entered a residential treatment program, where she underwent detox and intensive therapy. She learned coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety, and began to address the childhood trauma that had contributed to her addiction. Emily’s road to recovery began with an intensive outpatient program that helped her address not just her drinking, but also the […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi), medication, or a referral to a behavioral sleep specialist can help. Eating nutritious food, exercising, and getting enough sleep can help reduce some withdrawal symptoms, such as mood swings. If don’t have much of an appetite, you may want to take a multivitamin or drink a beverage high in […]