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Recovery from Xanax addiction is often a long and challenging journey. Next, have an open and honest conversation with your loved one about your concerns. Avoid judgment or accusation, and instead, express your care and desire to help. Offer to assist with treatment, like going to appointments with them or helping with transport or childcare. […]

It’s perfect for showing your journey of overcoming addiction issues and coming out stronger than before. Small Sobriety Tattoos are placed on the arm or leg which symbolize the ‘sobriety’ of the drinker. In a similar fashion, alcoholics often wear tattoos of their sobriety dates or ‘sobriety cards’. Sobriety tattoos also represent the recovery from […]

Both methods allow the body to adjust gradually and reduce overall alcohol intake. These strategies should be implemented according to an individual’s specific needs and drinking habits, under the guidance of a healthcare professional or addiction specialist. It can be tempting to just “rip off the Band-Aid” when getting sober, but tapering off alcohol is […]

Aftercare services also feature prominently, helping past residents stay connected to support networks and resources, ensuring ongoing sobriety once they transition out of the sober living home. Across the pond in the UK, Girl and Tonic are winning the clever blog name game. Laurie McAllistor is originally from Norfolk, spent some time in London, and […]

The Office of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (OROSC) has regulatory oversight over recovery residences in Michigan. The agency ensures all houses maintain a safe, drug-free environment for people in recovery. Likewise, the Michigan Association of Recovery Residences (MARR) certifies and publishes a list of recovery residences in the state. Finances can be a determining […]

If you drink, do so in moderation—no more than one drink a day for women and no more than two drinks a day for men. In a medical context, ETOH often appears in laboratory reports and test results. It is used to indicate the presence of alcohol in a person’s system, typically through blood or […]

If you are experiencing co-occurring disorders, both diseases can be simultaneously treated at rehab. While it is effective when used properly, misusing Vicodin can be harmful. It can lead to physical problems such as stomach pain and mental health issues that can linger for years. If you are addicted to Vicodin or think you might […]

Family members and adults may assume that the young adult will then “grow out of it” and do not see the drinking as a potential ongoing or long-lasting issue. Over 6 percent of American adults battled an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2015, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) publishes. Less than […]

When someone first goes to the hospital with potential AKA, their blood sugar level is checked first. Before giving any sugar, however, it’s vital to give thiamine to prevent Wernicke’s encephalopathy, a severe neurological condition. Energy (caloric) restriction secondary to abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting usually occurs prior to the onset of AKA. The Recovery […]

As same-sex marriages become more normalized, the LGBT marriage divorce rate may increasingly mirror broader national trends. In 2021 and 2022, the marriage and divorce rate statistics were at low points. However, experts claim that it is challenging to estimate the real situation because many couples live together without getting married. In general, millennials wait […]