What Does Sober Mean? Exploring Sobriety and Its Benefits
As an addiction tends to get worse over time, it’s important to look for early warning signs. If identified and treated early, someone with an alcohol addiction may be able to avoid major consequences of the disease. One may go to rehab, a detox center…
What Is an Oxford House? And How Do I Get in One?
Oxford Houses seem to stop the recycling in and out of jail or treatment facilities. The self-run, financially self-supported Oxford Houses provide an opportunity for individuals recovering from substance abuse disorder to learn a clean and sober way of living their lives. Oxford House is…
5 Tips for Rebuilding Your Life After Addiction
Content Women Addiction Statistics & Differences Complete Guide Adopt a healthy lifestyle Rebuilding Your Life and Finding Purpose After Addiction Talk about Your Life After Substance Abuse Treatment Trading Bad Addictions for Good: How Health and Fitness Can Transform Your Recovery Journey Rebuilding life after…
MASH Certified Sober House Transitional Living
In July 2014, Massachusetts passed legislation that mandates the monitoring and voluntary certification of Massachusetts sober homes. The law states that although a sober home is not required to be certified to operate, a state agency or vendor with a statewide contract to provide treatment…
MASH Certified Sober House Transitional Living
The Fire Sprinkler System Program (FSSP) is designed to support and protect sober housing in Massachusetts by providing one-time grants to Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH)-Certified Sober Homes for the installation of sprinkler systems. To refer an ATR participant for sober home assistance and…
How to Write a Goodbye Letter to Addiction Banyan Heartland
Content A break-up letter to alcohol Sinn Féin extends lead to stay on course to be largest party in next Dáil, latest opinion poll shows Stories to Help You Live Better Intervention: How to Get Help Learning Center With this in mind, who you share…
Recovery and Recovery Support
Later on in recovery, there is a risk of believing one is recovered and testing that by having “just one” substance use episode. While some individuals in recovery may be able to return to controlled substance use, many are not (e.g., Burman, 1997). Therapists should…
How To Fight Loneliness in Addiction Recovery
They will support you and hold you accountable as you rebuild your life in recovery. It’s important to find people to spend time with and to hang out with. Isolating yourself at an event is just as bad as isolating yourself in your home. At…
Alcoholism: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
However, most people with AUD—no matter their age or the severity of their alcohol problems—can benefit from treatment with behavioral health therapies, medications, or both. Treatment for alcoholism often involves a combination of therapy, medication, and support. If you think you might have an alcohol…
Signs of Alcoholism Behavioral and Physical Symptoms
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