What Are the Causes of Alcoholism & Alcohol Abuse?
Some have criticized Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs because they are rooted in religious ideology rather than scientific principles. Alcoholics Anonymous is a decades-old treatment, but one that research shows is effective. A recent review found that Alcoholics Anonymous led to higher rates of abstinence from alcohol long term compared to other treatments. One […]
Life After Relapse How to Bounce Back and Start Over
Absolutely no-one finds recovery from substance addiction thinking the latter. Viewed at with reference to our topic of addiction relapse, that’s a huge number of people potentially going through this same event as you. When such a significant event occurs, it is not just the event itself that directly impacts us. When we are talking […]
Alcohol withdrawal Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
There are no specific tests that can be used to diagnose alcohol withdrawal. The most dangerous form of alcohol withdrawal occurs in about 1 out of every 20 people who have withdrawal symptoms. Most treatment options may include the administration of long-acting benzodiazepines. A common benzodiazepine that a doctor may prescribe includes diazepam. During initial […]
Anatomy of a Salvia Trip: What is it Like to Trip on Salvia Divinorum?
It may feel like the world is ending, that you’re being probed or analyzed, or experience death and rebirth thousands of times over. Some people experience out-of-body experiences on ketamine yet remain inside the room — hovering over their body as if to view it from the third person. Other times it can make you […]
Intensive Sober Living for Women California
A sober living house is a peer-managed home designed to help people maintain sobriety. This is achieved through required sobriety, recovery group attendance, and household participation. Those who live in these houses rent rooms indefinitely and live a life in accordance with their responsibilities, like work and school. The process of getting sober is unique […]
Drinking Alcohol Shakes and Tremors: What Causes the Shakes?
Even less often, people see, feel, smell, or even taste things that aren’t real. Hallucinations during withdrawal tend to begin shortly after stopping alcohol use, typically emerging within 12 hours to about 3 days. If you are going to have delirium tremens, usually symptoms start between 2 and 4 days after your last drink. However, […]
Sober Living & Halfway Houses Best Recovery Residence in Atlanta
Stepping Stones of Atlanta Recovery Residences is a sober living house that offers structure, safety, and accountability. We are a place of healing, hope and success that will allow you to live life without drugs or alcohol. We operate on the principles found in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. We offer a sober living […]
How to Stop Drinking: 14 Tips for Success
Many people need a few tries before they quit smoking for good. If that concerns you, make a plan to exercise and be physically active when you quit—it may distract you from your cravings and is important for healthy aging. Many Australians enjoy a drink but drinking too much alcohol can significantly increase your risk […]
How to get your marriage back on track after soberity
If addiction has impacted your marriage, you may be wondering if the only solution is to separate from your spouse. With work, determination and love, you and your spouse may be able to recover and restore your marriage after addiction. Sobriety means you’re as equipped as you can be to manage any outcome that comes […]
Understanding Powerlessness and Acceptance in Early Recovery
I remember coming home one day and finding my sister in a panic; the concoction of anti-seizure medication that my mother was prescribed had risen to a toxic level and my mom was having difficulty breathing. My sister, just sixteen years old, insisted that we take her to the emergency room, so we put my […]
