Certified addiction specialists can guide your recovery and relapse prevention journey. Surround yourself with a strong support system of friends, family, and sober acquaintances. Additionally, join local recovery meetings to interact with peers in similar situations. Practicing mindfulness also aids in dealing with triggers without using substances. It helps you break free from unhelpful thought […]
The immediate effects of drinking alcohol can help you feel more relaxed, more confident, and less inhibited. However, as these short-term effects wear off, other effects begin to take hold. This includes feelings of anger, anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. In addition, drinking alcohol quickly and in large amounts can lead to more severe […]
Researchers are also studying the benefits of using psychedelics in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Another study showed that using psychedelics might lower a person’s alcohol intake. If you or a loved one struggles with substance abuse, inpatient and outpatient treatment programs are available. For information on our addiction treatment centers, please contact us […]
On those days when you are at work, complete a wellness check to avoid falling back into old habits. Some days you must turn off the brain to fully appreciate the moment as it comes. One of the last things I could recommend in this area is to be willing to seek out therapy to […]
Sometimes, tapering off of Cymbalta — or any antidepressant — may feel like more than you can handle. When this happens, your doctor may ask you to go back on the medication and taper more slowly. Most short-term withdrawal side effects can last for up to 6 weeks, but this can be influenced by the […]
Stepping Stones of Atlanta Recovery Residence believes that each client has value as a person, capable of self-determination and is therefore due respect and honesty. Stepping Stones of Atlanta Recovery Residences is a sober living house that offers structure, safety, and Hope House Boston accountability. We are a place of healing, hope and success that […]
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who’ve just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained […]
If you’re not ready to approach a health care provider or mental health professional, help lines or hotlines may be a good place to learn about treatment. You can find these lines listed on the internet or in the phone book. While use if alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis has decreased in teens, according to the […]
If you’re looking to reduce your Missouri tax liability, you should consider making a donation to Hope House. Donations to Hope House of $100 or more qualify for the Missouri Domestic Violence Tax Credit Program. The tax credit may be the equivalent of 70% of the value of your qualified donation and you may qualify […]
Except for the faint sound of a Dolly Parton song playing in the background, the room goes silent. It’s almost like watching the final set of a tennis match; neither opponent is prepared to yield. After what feels like forever, Anderson is the first to relent. “But make sure they’re not too round.” In the […]